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Frilled Coquette

Lophornis magnificus

Least Concern
Envergure
8,0 cm
Poids
2,7 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes
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À propos

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have an elaborate rufous crest and extended green cheek plumes forming a frilled collar. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. An Atlantic Forest endemic of conservation concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 8,0 cm 3.1 in
Poids 2,7 g 0.10 oz

Identification

Plumage

White-bellied Woodstar: males with brilliant white belly; glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; females green above with spotted throat

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to the cerrado and Atlantic Forest transition of eastern and central Brazil. Found at 200–900 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of savanna and forest borders; visits Byrsonima and small composites. Catches minute insects near flowering heads.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Bright, musical rolling trill; quick cascading notes with bubbly quality delivered repeatedly from prominent flowering shrub.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
Espèces Lophornis magnificus

Distribution

Frilled Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Foire aux questions

What does the Frilled Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of savanna and forest borders; visits Byrsonima and small composites. Catches minute insects near flowering heads.
Where does the Frilled Coquette live?
Endemic to the cerrado and Atlantic Forest transition of eastern and central Brazil. Found at 200–900 m elevation.
Is the Frilled Coquette endangered?
The Frilled Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Frilled Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Frilled Coquette sound like?
Bright, musical rolling trill; quick cascading notes with bubbly quality delivered repeatedly from prominent flowering shrub.
How big is the Frilled Coquette?
The Frilled Coquette has a wingspan of 8.0 cm, weight of 2.7 g.
What order and family does the Frilled Coquette belong to?
The Frilled Coquette (Lophornis magnificus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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