About the Little Sunangel
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliangelus micraster |
| Species Codes | litsun1, LISU, FTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Sunangel belong to?
The Little Sunangel (Heliangelus micraster) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Little Sunangel?
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....
Where can I report a Little Sunangel sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Sunangel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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