Black-crested Coquette
Lophornis helenae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophornis-helenae"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.9 cm and a weight of 2.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) found in humid forests from southern Mexico through Central America to Belize and Guatemala. Males have an elongated black crest and white tail-band. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. Uncommon and inconspicuous.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 7,9 cm | 3.1 in |
| Gewicht | 2,7 g | 0.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found from southern Mexico through Central America to western Colombia in lowland and foothill forest. 0–1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Central American foothill forest. Defends small flower patches; supplements with tiny arthropods.
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Lautgebung
Gesang
Rapid, mechanical twittering cascade; quick staccato notes tumbling freely in animated sequence above flowering trees.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Arten | Lophornis helenae |
Distribution
Black-crested Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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