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Purple-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus viola

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
12,6 cm
Ağırlık
5,433333333333333 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

Hakkında

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Ecuador to Peru at 1,800-3,200 m. Males have a deep purple-violet throat gorget. Green plumage. Nectarivore of montane forest edges, particularly partial to flowering Ericaceae shrubs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Ağırlık 5,433333333333333 g 0.19 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Peruvian Metaltail: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green back; very long bill; females green above; pale spotted underparts

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Found in Andean cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,600–3,000 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore strongly associated with Ericaceae in treeline habitats. Catches small insects on the wing for essential amino acids.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Soft, liquid warbling with gentle character; mellow notes flowing easily in quiet musical phrase at forest edge.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familya Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliangelus
Türler Heliangelus viola

Distribution

Purple-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 2 countries.

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Purple-throated Sunangel eat?
Nectarivore strongly associated with Ericaceae in treeline habitats. Catches small insects on the wing for essential amino acids.
Where does the Purple-throated Sunangel live?
Found in Andean cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,600–3,000 m elevation.
Is the Purple-throated Sunangel endangered?
The Purple-throated Sunangel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Purple-throated Sunangel sound like?
Soft, liquid warbling with gentle character; mellow notes flowing easily in quiet musical phrase at forest edge.
How big is the Purple-throated Sunangel?
The Purple-throated Sunangel has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 5.433333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Purple-throated Sunangel belong to?
The Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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