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Royal Sunangel

Heliangelus regalis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Apodiformes (سماميات)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Heliangelus
Species
Heliangelus regalis (Royal Sunangel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ロイヤルテンシハチドリ
Chinese 皇家領蜂鳥
Spanish Solángel Real
French Héliange royal
German Königssonnennymphe
Russian Королевская нимфа

Similar Species in Heliangelus

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Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus amethysticollis
Least Concern
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Tourmaline Sunangel
Heliangelus exortis
Least Concern
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Gorgeted Sunangel
Heliangelus strophianus
Least Concern
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Longuemare's Sunangel
Heliangelus clarisse
Least Concern
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Merida Sunangel
Heliangelus spencei
Least Concern
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Orange-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus mavors
Least Concern
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Purple-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus viola
Least Concern
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Little Sunangel
Heliangelus micraster
Least Concern
View all species in Heliangelus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Royal Sunangel?
The scientific name of Royal Sunangel is Heliangelus regalis. It belongs to the genus Heliangelus.
What is the conservation status of Royal Sunangel?
Royal Sunangel (Heliangelus regalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Royal Sunangel live?
Royal Sunangel is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Royal Sunangel belong to?
Royal Sunangel (Heliangelus regalis) belongs to the genus Heliangelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
What kingdom does Royal Sunangel belong to?
Royal Sunangel (Heliangelus regalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Royal Sunangel?
The closest relatives of Royal Sunangel in the genus Heliangelus include Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Tourmaline Sunangel, Gorgeted Sunangel, Longuemare's Sunangel, Merida Sunangel.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Heliangelus — 9 Species

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Amethyst-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus amethysticollis
LC 🐾
Tourmaline Sunangel
Heliangelus exortis
LC 🐾
Gorgeted Sunangel
Heliangelus strophianus
LC 🐾
Longuemare's Sunangel
Heliangelus clarisse
LC 🐾
Merida Sunangel
Heliangelus spencei
LC 🐾
Orange-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus mavors
LC 🐾
Purple-throated Sunangel
Heliangelus viola
LC
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Royal Sunangel
Heliangelus regalis
NT
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Little Sunangel
Heliangelus micraster
LC
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