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Peacock Coquette

Lophornis pavoninus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
9,2 cm
Berat
3,0 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Peacock Coquette (Lophornis pavoninus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.2 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 humid lowland forests of the Guiana Shield region from Venezuela to Suriname and northern Brazil. Males have fan-shaped green cheek plumes reminiscent of a peacock's display. Nectarivore of forest canopy.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 9,2 cm 3.6 in
Berat 3,0 g 0.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in tepui highlands of Venezuela and adjacent Brazil and Guyana in open shrubby vegetation. 1,000–2,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican Pacific slope forests. Visits small tubular flowers at edges; takes minute flies near blooms.

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

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note with barely perceptible vibrato, given quietly in shade.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Peacock Coquette has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Peacock Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican Pacific slope forests. Visits small tubular flowers at edges; takes minute flies near blooms.
Where does the Peacock Coquette live?
Found in tepui highlands of Venezuela and adjacent Brazil and Guyana in open shrubby vegetation. 1,000–2,500 m.
Is the Peacock Coquette endangered?
The Peacock Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Peacock Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Peacock Coquette sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note with barely perceptible vibrato, given quietly in shade.
How big is the Peacock Coquette?
The Peacock Coquette has a wingspan of 9.2 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Peacock Coquette belong to?
The Peacock Coquette (Lophornis pavoninus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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