About the Gorgeted Sunangel
The gorgeted 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 strophianus |
| Species Codes | gorsun1, GOSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gorgeted Sunangel belong to?
The Gorgeted Sunangel (Heliangelus strophianus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Gorgeted Sunangel?
The gorgeted 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 Gorgeted Sunangel sighting?
You can log sightings of Gorgeted Sunangel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gorsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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