Dot-eared Coquette
Lophornis gouldii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophornis-gouldii"></birdfyi-bird>The Dot-eared Coquette (Lophornis gouldii) 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 2.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Giới Thiệu
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to central Brazil. Males have spotted ear tufts and rufous crest. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cerrado and gallery forest edges. Named after John Gould. A rare Brazilian endemic; relatively little known ecologically.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 7,6 cm | 3.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 2,533333333333333 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to central Brazil in the cerrado zone of Maranhão, Piauí, and Tocantins. Found at 200–700 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting compact flower heads and small tubular blooms at forest margins. Takes small insects in hovering gleaning.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft, slightly nasal tone held briefly then gently fading away.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Loài | Lophornis gouldii |
Distribution
Dot-eared Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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