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Spangled Coquette

Lophornis stictolophus

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

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 7,7 cm 3.0 in
Khối Lượng 2,7 g 0.10 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Spangled Coquette (alt): males with glittering green gorget; shining bronze-green above; females spotted buff underparts

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Sharp, high squeak with piercing quality; single emphatic note given sharply during competitive interaction near flowers.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Spangled Coquette has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Spangled Coquette eat?
Nectarivore visiting composite and small tubular flowers. Supplements with arthropods caught in hovering passes.
Where does the Spangled Coquette live?
Found in Andean foothills from Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to Bolivia. 400–1,800 m elevation.
Is the Spangled Coquette endangered?
The Spangled Coquette has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Spangled Coquette sound like?
Sharp, high squeak with piercing quality; single emphatic note given sharply during competitive interaction near flowers.
How big is the Spangled Coquette?
The Spangled Coquette has a wingspan of 7.7 cm, weight of 2.7 g.
What order and family does the Spangled Coquette belong to?
The Spangled Coquette (Lophornis stictolophus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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