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 (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). 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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Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 7,6 cm | 3.0 in |
| Gewicht | 2,645 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
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.
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Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21-22 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Harsh, crackling buzz with emphatic onset; abrupt rough trill issuing suddenly from dense shrub then stopping.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Arten | Lophornis adorabilis |
Distribution
White-crested Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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