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Tufted Coquette

Lophornis ornatus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
7,4 cm
Berat
2,433333333333333 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 7,4 cm 2.9 in
Berat 2,433333333333333 g 0.09 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

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

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Tufted Coquette has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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