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Peacock Coquette

Lophornis pavoninus

Least Concern
날개 폭
9.2 cm
체중
3.0 g
Trochilidae
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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소개

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
날개 폭 9.2 cm 3.6 in
체중 3.0 g 0.11 oz

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

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.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

2

소리

노래

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

분류학

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

Distribution

Peacock Coquette has been recorded in 2 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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