White-crested Coquette
Lophornis adorabilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophornis-adorabilis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-crested Coquette (Lophornis adorabilis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.6 cm and a weight of 2.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) found in humid forests and edges of Costa Rica and western Panama. Males have a white crest and rufous cheek plumes. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. The species epithet adorabilis reflects its charming appearance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.6 cm | 3.0 in |
| Weight | 2.645 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found from Costa Rica south through Panama to western Colombia on the Pacific slope in foothill forest. 300–1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of cloud-forest borders; forages at diverse small flowers. Catches tiny insects in rapid hovering sallies.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Harsh, crackling buzz with emphatic onset; abrupt rough trill issuing suddenly from dense shrub then stopping.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Species | Lophornis adorabilis |
Distribution
White-crested Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family