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Tourmaline Sunangel

Heliangelus exortis

Least Concern

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고도 안데스 산지의 벌새로, 수컷의 황주황색 목깃털이 전기석(투르말린)을 연상시켜 이름이 붙었다. 해발 2,200~4,100m의 파라모 초원, 운무림, 산림 가장자리에 서식하며 콜롬비아, 베네수엘라, 에콰도르에 분포한다. 수컷의 목깃은 빛의 각도에 따라 주황빛 구리색에서 자주색까지 변한다. 모든 태양천사벌새처럼 벌새 중 상대적으로 추위에 잘 견디며, 차가운 안데스 야간의 에너지 절약을 위해 야간 대사율을 크게 낮출 수 있다.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Species

Heliangelus exortis (Tourmaline Sunangel)

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 Tourmaline Sunangel?

The scientific name of Tourmaline Sunangel is Heliangelus exortis. It belongs to the genus Heliangelus.

What is the conservation status of Tourmaline Sunangel?

Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tourmaline Sunangel live?

Tourmaline Sunangel is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Tourmaline Sunangel belong to?

Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis) belongs to the genus Heliangelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Tourmaline Sunangel endangered?

No, Tourmaline Sunangel (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 Tourmaline Sunangel belong to?

Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Tourmaline Sunangel?

The closest relatives of Tourmaline Sunangel in the genus Heliangelus include Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Gorgeted Sunangel, Longuemare's Sunangel, Merida Sunangel, Orange-throated Sunangel.