About the Tourmaline Sunangel
The tourmaline sunangel is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliangelus exortis |
| Species Codes | tousun1, TOSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tourmaline Sunangel belong to?
The Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Tourmaline Sunangel?
The tourmaline sunangel is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Tourmaline Sunangel sighting?
You can log sightings of Tourmaline Sunangel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tousun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,583
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