Little Sunangel

Heliangelus micraster

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The flame-throated sunangel or little sunangel is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

Fun Fact

The flame-throated sunangel has been considered conspecific with the gorgeted sunangel (H.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior and borders of dense mossy forest.

Diet

Feeds on nectar, usually at flowers at low to medium heights above the ground, within the forest and on its borders.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance