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Tufted Coquette

Lophornis ornatus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
7,4 cm
Gewicht
2,433333333333333 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A spectacular tiny hummingbird (6-7 cm) found in humid forests and edges of northeastern South America and Trinidad. Males have ornate rufous crest and elongated green, bronze, and white cheek plumes forming a dramatic fan. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 7,4 cm 2.9 in
Gewicht 2,433333333333333 g 0.09 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Marvelous Spatuletail (alt): males with long wire-like tail with disc ends; shining green; white pectoral tufts; females shorter tail

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in forest edges and gardens of Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and northeastern Brazil. 0–800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of small flowers at forest edges and clearings. Forages insect-like among flowers; catches tiny flies and gnats.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Sharp, staccato chips delivered urgently; rapid emphatic notes with rising intensity near active territorial dispute.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familie Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
Arten Lophornis ornatus

Distribution

Tufted Coquette has been recorded in 2 countries.

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What does the Tufted Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of small flowers at forest edges and clearings. Forages insect-like among flowers; catches tiny flies and gnats.
Where does the Tufted Coquette live?
Found in forest edges and gardens of Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and northeastern Brazil. 0–800 m.
Is the Tufted Coquette endangered?
The Tufted Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tufted Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Tufted Coquette sound like?
Sharp, staccato chips delivered urgently; rapid emphatic notes with rising intensity near active territorial dispute.
How big is the Tufted Coquette?
The Tufted Coquette has a wingspan of 7.4 cm, weight of 2.433333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Tufted Coquette belong to?
The Tufted Coquette (Lophornis ornatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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