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Héliange tourmaline

Heliangelus exortis

Least Concern
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A high-altitude Andean hummingbird named for its warm amber-orange sunangel plumage on the gorget, tourmaline sunangels inhabit páramo grassland, cloud forest, and forest edge in Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador at elevations of 2,200–4,100 meters. Males display a glittering orange-coppery to purple gorget depending on light angle. Like all sunangels, they are relatively cold-tolerant for hummingbirds and may lower metabolic rate significantly at night to conserve energy in the cold Andes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トルマリンテンシハチドリ
Chinese 暗綠領蜂鳥
Spanish Heliángelus belicosos
French Héliange tourmaline
German Grünband-Sonnennymphe
Russian Турмалиновая нимфа

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Héliange tourmaline?
The scientific name of Héliange tourmaline is Heliangelus exortis. It belongs to the genus Heliangelus.
What is the conservation status of Héliange tourmaline?
Héliange tourmaline (Heliangelus exortis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Héliange tourmaline live?
Héliange tourmaline is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Héliange tourmaline belong to?
Héliange tourmaline (Heliangelus exortis) belongs to the genus Heliangelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Héliange tourmaline endangered?
No, Héliange tourmaline (Heliangelus exortis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Héliange tourmaline belong to?
Héliange tourmaline (Heliangelus exortis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Héliange tourmaline?
The closest relatives of Héliange tourmaline in the genus Heliangelus include Héliange à queue bleue, Héliange de Clarisse, Héliange mars, Héliange menu, Héliange royal.

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