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Peacock Coquette

Lophornis pavoninus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
9,2 cm
Khối Lượng
3,0 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes
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Giới Thiệu

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid lowland forests of the Guiana Shield region from Venezuela to Suriname and northern Brazil. Males have fan-shaped green cheek plumes reminiscent of a peacock's display. Nectarivore of forest canopy.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 9,2 cm 3.6 in
Khối Lượng 3,0 g 0.11 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Chilean Woodstar: males glittering green body; violet gorget; females green above; buff-white underparts with green flank spots; tiny

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in tepui highlands of Venezuela and adjacent Brazil and Guyana in open shrubby vegetation. 1,000–2,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican Pacific slope forests. Visits small tubular flowers at edges; takes minute flies near blooms.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note with barely perceptible vibrato, given quietly in shade.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Peacock Coquette has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Peacock Coquette eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican Pacific slope forests. Visits small tubular flowers at edges; takes minute flies near blooms.
Where does the Peacock Coquette live?
Found in tepui highlands of Venezuela and adjacent Brazil and Guyana in open shrubby vegetation. 1,000–2,500 m.
Is the Peacock Coquette endangered?
The Peacock Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Peacock Coquette nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Peacock Coquette sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained note with barely perceptible vibrato, given quietly in shade.
How big is the Peacock Coquette?
The Peacock Coquette has a wingspan of 9.2 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Peacock Coquette belong to?
The Peacock Coquette (Lophornis pavoninus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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