Spangled Coquette
Lophornis stictolophus
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About
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,000 m. Males have spotted green crest tufts and white chest band. Nectarivore of montane forest edges and shrubby clearings. Named for its spangled crest ornaments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.7 cm | 3.0 in |
| Weight | 2.7 g | 0.10 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Spangled Coquette (alt): males with glittering green gorget; shining bronze-green above; females spotted buff underparts
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Andean foothills from Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to Bolivia. 400–1,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting composite and small tubular flowers. Supplements with arthropods caught in hovering passes.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Sharp, high squeak with piercing quality; single emphatic note given sharply during competitive interaction near flowers.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Species | Lophornis stictolophus |
Distribution
Spangled Coquette has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family