Longuemare's Sunangel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Longuemare's Sunangel |
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Heliangelus
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H. clarisse
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| Heliangelus clarisse Longuemare, 1841
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The Longuemare's Sunangel (Heliangelus clarisse) is a special type of hummingbird. It is a small, fast-flying bird that gets its name from its bright, jewel-like colors. This amazing bird lives in the high mountains of Venezuela and the northeastern parts of Colombia. It is very similar to another hummingbird called the Amethyst-throated Sunangel.
What is a Longuemare's Sunangel?
The Longuemare's Sunangel is a tiny bird, measuring about 9.4 cm (3.7 inches) long. This measurement does not include its bill. It is also very light, usually weighing around 5.3 grams. That's about the weight of two pennies!
How does it look?
This hummingbird has a short bill for its size, which is about 1.8 cm (0.7 inches) long. Its feathers are mostly dark in color. Like many hummingbirds, it can have shiny, iridescent patches that sparkle in the sunlight. These patches often appear on its throat or head.
Where does it live?
Longuemare's Sunangels live in the cool, misty forests of the Andes mountains. You can find them in specific areas of Venezuela and Colombia. They prefer habitats with lots of flowers, which they visit to drink nectar.
See also
In Spanish: Heliangelus clarisse para niños
