About the Royal Sunangel
The royal sunangel is an endangered species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliangelus regalis |
| Species Codes | roysun1, ROSU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Royal Sunangel belong to?
The Royal Sunangel (Heliangelus regalis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Royal Sunangel?
The Royal Sunangel is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Royal Sunangel?
The royal sunangel is an endangered species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Royal Sunangel sighting?
You can log sightings of Royal Sunangel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code roysun1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
38
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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