Festive Coquette
Lophornis chalybeus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophornis-chalybeus"></birdfyi-bird>The Festive Coquette (Lophornis chalybeus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.4 cm and a weight of 3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in the Atlantic Forest and cerrado of eastern and central South America. Males have green crest and bronze-green cheek plumes. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and cerrado. Relatively common in southeastern Brazil.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 8,4 cm | 3.3 in |
| Масса | 3,0 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Found in humid lowland and foothill forest from southern Venezuela through the Guianas and Amazonian Brazil. 0–800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Venezuela forest edges. Forages at small flowers; catches tiny insects with precise hovering maneuvers.
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 22 days.
Размер кладки
2
Звук
Пение
Melodic, three-note descending phrase; clear warm tones stepping gracefully downward, repeated regularly from tall perch.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Виды | Lophornis chalybeus |
Distribution
Festive Coquette has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family