Purple-throated Sunangel
A species of Sunangels Scientific name : Heliangelus viola Genus : Sunangels
Purple-throated Sunangel, A species of Sunangels
Botanical name: Heliangelus viola
Genus: Sunangels
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Description
Description
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 forest and heavily degraded former forest at an elevation ranging from 2150 to 3050 meters. It forages in the midstory of the forest for nectar. The sunangel is one of the more common hummingbirds in the Andean highlands and is more habituated to both human settlement and open habitats than many of its relatives. It is listed by the IUCN as a species of Least Concern due to its large range and its treatment as a frequently-seen species across much of its range. 
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Purple-throated Sunangel primarily feeds at flowering Eucalyptus, particularly the introduced Eucalyptus globulus in Ecuador. Purple-throated Sunangel forages by hawking for insects in midair or gleaning them from foliage, showing a notable link between its distribution and Eucalyptus occurrence.
Habitat
The purple-throated Sunangel populates a variety of habitats, ranging from mist-enshrouded cloudforests to dense shrubby thickets, including areas with Alnus trees. This bird is typically found in regions that are characterized by subtropical and temperate climate zones.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Sunangels Species
Purple-throated Sunangel 
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