Dot-eared Coquette
Lophornis gouldii
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About
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to central Brazil. Males have spotted ear tufts and rufous crest. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cerrado and gallery forest edges. Named after John Gould. A rare Brazilian endemic; relatively little known ecologically.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.6 cm | 3.0 in |
| Weight | 2.533333333333333 g | 0.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Sword-billed Hummingbird: males with extraordinarily long bill; glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; females green with spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to central Brazil in the cerrado zone of Maranhão, Piauí, and Tocantins. Found at 200–700 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting compact flower heads and small tubular blooms at forest margins. Takes small insects in hovering gleaning.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft, slightly nasal tone held briefly then gently fading away.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Species | Lophornis gouldii |
Distribution
Dot-eared Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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