Butterfly Coquette
Lophornis verreauxii
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid forests from Venezuela and Colombia to Peru and Bolivia. Males have wispy green cheek plumes and a white breast band. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named for the French ornithologists Jules and Edouard Verreaux.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 8,6 cm | 3.4 in |
| Peso | 3,0 g | 0.11 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Amethyst Woodstar: males with glittering teal-blue gorget and amethyst crown; metallic bronze-green above; females green with spots
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found on western Andean slope and Pacific lowlands of Colombia and Ecuador. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of humid forest clearings; compact size allows access to small flowers. Gleans tiny arthropods from bracts.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Buzzy, insect-like trill sustained briefly; continuous high-frequency vibration then sudden silence, disorienting in quality.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Especies | Lophornis verreauxii |
Distribution
Butterfly Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family