About the Purple-throated Sunangel
The purple-throated 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 viola |
| Species Codes | putsun1, PTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-throated Sunangel belong to?
The Purple-throated Sunangel (Heliangelus viola) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-throated Sunangel?
The purple-throated 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 Purple-throated Sunangel sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-throated Sunangel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code putsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
104
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