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Black-crested Coquette

Lophornis helenae

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
7,9 cm
Gewicht
2,7 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

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

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Bee Hummingbird: world's smallest bird; males with glittering blue-violet gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above

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.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

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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External Databases

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What does the Black-crested Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of Central American foothill forest. Defends small flower patches; supplements with tiny arthropods.
Where does the Black-crested Coquette live?
Found from southern Mexico through Central America to western Colombia in lowland and foothill forest. 0–1,200 m.
Is the Black-crested Coquette endangered?
The Black-crested Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-crested Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Black-crested Coquette sound like?
Rapid, mechanical twittering cascade; quick staccato notes tumbling freely in animated sequence above flowering trees.
How big is the Black-crested Coquette?
The Black-crested Coquette has a wingspan of 7.9 cm, weight of 2.7 g.
What order and family does the Black-crested Coquette belong to?
The Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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