Spangled Coquette
Lophornis stictolophus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophornis-stictolophus"></birdfyi-bird>The Spangled Coquette (Lophornis stictolophus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.7 cm and a weight of 2.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,000 m. Males have spotted green crest tufts and white chest band. Nectarivore of montane forest edges and shrubby clearings. Named for its spangled crest ornaments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 7,7 cm | 3.0 in |
| Масса | 2,7 g | 0.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Found in Andean foothills from Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to Bolivia. 400–1,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting composite and small tubular flowers. Supplements with arthropods caught in hovering passes.
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Звук
Пение
Sharp, high squeak with piercing quality; single emphatic note given sharply during competitive interaction near flowers.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Виды | Lophornis stictolophus |
Distribution
Spangled Coquette has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family