Peacock Coquette
Lophornis pavoninus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophornis-pavoninus"></birdfyi-bird>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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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,2 cm | 3.6 in |
| Peso | 3,0 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
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.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note with barely perceptible vibrato, given quietly in shade.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Espécies | Lophornis pavoninus |
Distribution
Peacock Coquette has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family