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Purple-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus viola

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
12,6 cm
Khối Lượng
5,433333333333333 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Khối Lượng 5,433333333333333 g 0.19 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliangelus
Loài Heliangelus viola

Distribution

Purple-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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