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Rufous-crested Coquette

Lophornis delattrei

Least Concern
Envergadura
7,7 cm
Peso
2,8 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes
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Sobre

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
Envergadura 7,7 cm 3.0 in
Peso 2,8 g 0.10 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Gorgeted Woodstar: males with iridescent scarlet-red gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; tiny size; females spotted throat

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

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.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

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

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Família Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
Espécies Lophornis delattrei

Distribution

Rufous-crested Coquette has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

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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