Short-crested Coquette
Lophornis brachylophus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophornis-brachylophus"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-crested Coquette (Lophornis brachylophus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.5 cm and a weight of 2.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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About
A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) endemic to the Sierra Madre del Sur of Guerrero, southwestern Mexico. Males have a short rufous crest. Green plumage. Nectarivore of humid montane forest. Critically Endangered with an extremely small range and declining habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.5 cm | 3.3 in |
| Weight | 2.7 g | 0.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to a small area of the Sierra de Atoyac in Guerrero, Mexico in cloud forest. 1,200–2,000 m. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specializing in small flowers of disturbed areas and edges. Supplements nectar with tiny arthropods gleaned in flight.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Rough, raspy buzz with coarse texture; sustained harsh sound with vibrating quality audible through dense vegetation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Species | Lophornis brachylophus |
Distribution
Short-crested Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family