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Peacock Coquette

Lophornis pavoninus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
9,2 cm
الوزن
3,0 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid lowland forests of the Guiana Shield region from Venezuela to Suriname and northern Brazil. Males have fan-shaped green cheek plumes reminiscent of a peacock's display. Nectarivore of forest canopy.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 9,2 cm 3.6 in
الوزن 3,0 g 0.11 oz

التعرف

الريش

Chilean Woodstar: males glittering green body; violet gorget; females green above; buff-white underparts with green flank spots; tiny

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in tepui highlands of Venezuela and adjacent Brazil and Guyana in open shrubby vegetation. 1,000–2,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican Pacific slope forests. Visits small tubular flowers at edges; takes minute flies near blooms.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note with barely perceptible vibrato, given quietly in shade.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
الأنواع Lophornis pavoninus

Distribution

Peacock Coquette has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Peacock Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican Pacific slope forests. Visits small tubular flowers at edges; takes minute flies near blooms.
Where does the Peacock Coquette live?
Found in tepui highlands of Venezuela and adjacent Brazil and Guyana in open shrubby vegetation. 1,000–2,500 m.
Is the Peacock Coquette endangered?
The Peacock Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Peacock Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Peacock Coquette sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note with barely perceptible vibrato, given quietly in shade.
How big is the Peacock Coquette?
The Peacock Coquette has a wingspan of 9.2 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Peacock Coquette belong to?
The Peacock Coquette (Lophornis pavoninus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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