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Merida Sunangel
Heliangelus spencei (Bourcier, 1847)
10–11 cmLength5 gWeight
The Mérida sunangel (Heliangelus spencei) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Mérida sunangel (Heliangelus spencei) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Merida Sunangel?
The Merida Sunangel is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 5 g.
Where does the Merida Sunangel live?
Its breeding range: South America: Mérida (northwestern Venezuela).
Is the Merida Sunangel endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Merida Sunangel as Least Concern.
What does the Merida Sunangel eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Merida Sunangel in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 10–11 cm
- Weight
- 5 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 58 mm
- Tail
- 37 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 4 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Mérida (northwestern Venezuela)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Heliangelus
Other birds in the genus Heliangelus
Orange-throated SunangelHeliangelus mavors
Amethyst-throated SunangelHeliangelus amethysticollis
Longuemare's SunangelHeliangelus clarisse
Gorgeted SunangelHeliangelus strophianus
Tourmaline SunangelHeliangelus exortis
Flame-throated SunangelHeliangelus micraster
Purple-throated SunangelHeliangelus viola
Royal SunangelHeliangelus regalis
Crimson TopazTopaza pella
Fiery TopazTopaza pyra
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