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Rufous-crested Coquette

Lophornis delattrei

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
7,7 cm
Berat
2,8 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.7 cm and a weight of 2.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Peru. Males have a rufous crest and wispy cheek plumes. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and clearings. One of the most widespread coquettes.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 7,7 cm 3.0 in
Berat 2,8 g 0.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found from Panama south through Colombia to Peru on both Andean slopes in foothill forest. 0–1,400 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of lowland forest gaps; insect-like flight style enables foraging at dense flower clusters. Takes small gnats.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, liquid cascade of notes; gentle flowing sequence with subtle melodic variation, pleasing and unhurried in pace.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Rufous-crested Coquette has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Rufous-crested Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of lowland forest gaps; insect-like flight style enables foraging at dense flower clusters. Takes small gnats.
Where does the Rufous-crested Coquette live?
Found from Panama south through Colombia to Peru on both Andean slopes in foothill forest. 0–1,400 m.
Is the Rufous-crested Coquette endangered?
The Rufous-crested Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Rufous-crested Coquette sound like?
Soft, liquid cascade of notes; gentle flowing sequence with subtle melodic variation, pleasing and unhurried in pace.
How big is the Rufous-crested Coquette?
The Rufous-crested Coquette has a wingspan of 7.7 cm, weight of 2.8 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-crested Coquette belong to?
The Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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