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White-crested Coquette

Lophornis adorabilis

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
7,6 cm
Масса
2,645 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

The White-crested Coquette (Lophornis adorabilis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.6 cm and a weight of 2.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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О нас

A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) found in humid forests and edges of Costa Rica and western Panama. Males have a white crest and rufous cheek plumes. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. The species epithet adorabilis reflects its charming appearance.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 7,6 cm 3.0 in
Масса 2,645 g 0.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found from Costa Rica south through Panama to western Colombia on the Pacific slope in foothill forest. 300–1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of cloud-forest borders; forages at diverse small flowers. Catches tiny insects in rapid hovering sallies.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21-22 days.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Harsh, crackling buzz with emphatic onset; abrupt rough trill issuing suddenly from dense shrub then stopping.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Семейство Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
Виды Lophornis adorabilis

Distribution

White-crested Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the White-crested Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of cloud-forest borders; forages at diverse small flowers. Catches tiny insects in rapid hovering sallies.
Where does the White-crested Coquette live?
Found from Costa Rica south through Panama to western Colombia on the Pacific slope in foothill forest. 300–1,200 m.
Is the White-crested Coquette endangered?
The White-crested Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-crested Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21-22 days.
What does the White-crested Coquette sound like?
Harsh, crackling buzz with emphatic onset; abrupt rough trill issuing suddenly from dense shrub then stopping.
How big is the White-crested Coquette?
The White-crested Coquette has a wingspan of 7.6 cm, weight of 2.645 g.
What order and family does the White-crested Coquette belong to?
The White-crested Coquette (Lophornis adorabilis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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