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Frilled Coquette

Lophornis magnificus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
8,0 cm
Khối Lượng
2,7 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have an elaborate rufous crest and extended green cheek plumes forming a frilled collar. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. An Atlantic Forest endemic of conservation concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 8,0 cm 3.1 in
Khối Lượng 2,7 g 0.10 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

White-bellied Woodstar: males with brilliant white belly; glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; females green above with spotted throat

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to the cerrado and Atlantic Forest transition of eastern and central Brazil. Found at 200–900 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of savanna and forest borders; visits Byrsonima and small composites. Catches minute insects near flowering heads.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Bright, musical rolling trill; quick cascading notes with bubbly quality delivered repeatedly from prominent flowering shrub.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
Loài Lophornis magnificus

Distribution

Frilled Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Frilled Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of savanna and forest borders; visits Byrsonima and small composites. Catches minute insects near flowering heads.
Where does the Frilled Coquette live?
Endemic to the cerrado and Atlantic Forest transition of eastern and central Brazil. Found at 200–900 m elevation.
Is the Frilled Coquette endangered?
The Frilled Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Frilled Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Frilled Coquette sound like?
Bright, musical rolling trill; quick cascading notes with bubbly quality delivered repeatedly from prominent flowering shrub.
How big is the Frilled Coquette?
The Frilled Coquette has a wingspan of 8.0 cm, weight of 2.7 g.
What order and family does the Frilled Coquette belong to?
The Frilled Coquette (Lophornis magnificus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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