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Festive Coquette

Lophornis chalybeus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
8,4 cm
Berat
3,0 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Festive Coquette (Lophornis chalybeus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.4 cm and a weight of 3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in the Atlantic Forest and cerrado of eastern and central South America. Males have green crest and bronze-green cheek plumes. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and cerrado. Relatively common in southeastern Brazil.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 8,4 cm 3.3 in
Berat 3,0 g 0.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in humid lowland and foothill forest from southern Venezuela through the Guianas and Amazonian Brazil. 0–800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Venezuela forest edges. Forages at small flowers; catches tiny insects with precise hovering maneuvers.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 22 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Melodic, three-note descending phrase; clear warm tones stepping gracefully downward, repeated regularly from tall perch.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
Spesies Lophornis chalybeus

Distribution

Festive Coquette has been recorded in 4 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Festive Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of Venezuela forest edges. Forages at small flowers; catches tiny insects with precise hovering maneuvers.
Where does the Festive Coquette live?
Found in humid lowland and foothill forest from southern Venezuela through the Guianas and Amazonian Brazil. 0–800 m.
Is the Festive Coquette endangered?
The Festive Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Festive Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 22 days.
What does the Festive Coquette sound like?
Melodic, three-note descending phrase; clear warm tones stepping gracefully downward, repeated regularly from tall perch.
How big is the Festive Coquette?
The Festive Coquette has a wingspan of 8.4 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Festive Coquette belong to?
The Festive Coquette (Lophornis chalybeus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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