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Турмалиновая нимфа

Heliangelus exortis

Least Concern

About

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

Full Taxonomy

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 Турмалиновая нимфа?
The scientific name of Турмалиновая нимфа is Heliangelus exortis. It belongs to the genus Heliangelus.
What is the conservation status of Турмалиновая нимфа?
Турмалиновая нимфа (Heliangelus exortis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Турмалиновая нимфа live?
Турмалиновая нимфа is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Турмалиновая нимфа belong to?
Турмалиновая нимфа (Heliangelus exortis) belongs to the genus Heliangelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Турмалиновая нимфа endangered?
No, Турмалиновая нимфа (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 Турмалиновая нимфа belong to?
Турмалиновая нимфа (Heliangelus exortis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Турмалиновая нимфа?
The closest relatives of Турмалиновая нимфа in the genus Heliangelus include Королевская нимфа, Малая нимфа, Оранжевогорлая нимфа, Пурпурногорлая нимфа, Серобрюхая нимфа.

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