Amethyst-throated Sunangel

Amethyst-throated Sunangel

Heliangelus amethysticollis

Least Concern
翼展
12.6 cm
体重
5.433333333333334 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 12.6 cm 5.0 in
体重 5.433333333333334 g 0.19 oz

识别

羽毛

Perija Metaltail: deep violet-blue breast shield; shining metallic green above; white postocular stripe; females duller with spotted below

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from flower petals.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliangelus
物种 Heliangelus amethysticollis

Distribution

Amethyst-throated Sunangel has been recorded in 3 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel eat?
Nectarivore foraging at Ericaceae shrubs and epiphytic orchids in cloud forest. Gleans small insects from flower petals.
Where does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from southern Peru through Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m elevation. Resident.
Is the Amethyst-throated Sunangel endangered?
The Amethyst-throated Sunangel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel sound like?
Soft, descending melodic phrase; gentle notes stepping smoothly down the scale in quiet, unhurried musical progression.
How big is the Amethyst-throated Sunangel?
The Amethyst-throated Sunangel has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 5.433333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Amethyst-throated Sunangel belong to?
The Amethyst-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus amethysticollis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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