Purple-throated Sunangel

The Purple-throated Sunangel, Heliangelus viola, is a species of midsized hummingbird in the genus Heliangelus. It is found in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru.

The Purple-throated Sunangel is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Purple-throated Sunangel, Heliangelus viola, is a species of midsized hummingbird in the genus Heliangelus. It is found in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest at an elevation ranging from 2150 to 3050 meters. It forages in the midstory of the forest for nectar. More

Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) perched on a branch at the Utuana reserve in southwest Ecuador..................................................................... Trochilidae.................................................................... animal.................................................................... animals.................................................................... animals in the wild.................................................................... avian.................................................................... beauty in nature.................................................................... bird.................................................................... bird watching.................................................................... birds.................................................................... birdwatching.................................................................... color image.................................................................... colour image.................................................................... eco tourism.................................................................... eco-tourism.................................................................... fast.................................................................... More

Order : Apodiformes
Family : Trochilidae
Genus : Heliangelus
Species : viola
Authority : (Gould, 1853)