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Tufted Coquette

Lophornis ornatus

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
7.4 cm
น้ำหนัก
2.433333333333333 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

เกี่ยวกับเรา

A spectacular tiny hummingbird (6-7 cm) found in humid forests and edges of northeastern South America and Trinidad. Males have ornate rufous crest and elongated green, bronze, and white cheek plumes forming a dramatic fan. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 7.4 cm 2.9 in
น้ำหนัก 2.433333333333333 g 0.09 oz

การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์

ขนนก

Marvelous Spatuletail (alt): males with long wire-like tail with disc ends; shining green; white pectoral tufts; females shorter tail

Habitat & Range

อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์

Found in forest edges and gardens of Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and northeastern Brazil. 0–800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of small flowers at forest edges and clearings. Forages insect-like among flowers; catches tiny flies and gnats.

สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.

จำนวนไข่

2

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Sharp, staccato chips delivered urgently; rapid emphatic notes with rising intensity near active territorial dispute.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
ชนิดพันธุ์ Lophornis ornatus

Distribution

Tufted Coquette has been recorded in 2 countries.

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พบ Not recorded
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External Databases

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What does the Tufted Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of small flowers at forest edges and clearings. Forages insect-like among flowers; catches tiny flies and gnats.
Where does the Tufted Coquette live?
Found in forest edges and gardens of Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and northeastern Brazil. 0–800 m.
Is the Tufted Coquette endangered?
The Tufted Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tufted Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Tufted Coquette sound like?
Sharp, staccato chips delivered urgently; rapid emphatic notes with rising intensity near active territorial dispute.
How big is the Tufted Coquette?
The Tufted Coquette has a wingspan of 7.4 cm, weight of 2.433333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Tufted Coquette belong to?
The Tufted Coquette (Lophornis ornatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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