Amethyst-throated Sunangel
NameAmethyst-throated Sunangel
Common NameAmethyst-throated Sunangel
Scientific NameHeliangelus amethysticollis
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)5
Plumage DetailsMales have iridescent green upperparts, a white post-ocular spot, a brilliant iridescent amethyst gorget (throat), and a black band across the chest. The underparts are buffy to whitish, and the tail is dark. Females are duller, with less prominent or absent gorget.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched chips, trills, and squeaks, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending into Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresiridescent amethyst throat (male), white post-ocular spot, black chest band, green upperparts, straight black bill
Description
This small, iridescent hummingbird is found in the high-altitude Andean forests. Males are distinguished by their brilliant amethyst throat patch and a black chest band, while both sexes have green upperparts and a straight black bill.
