Butterfly Coquette
Lophornis verreauxii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophornis-verreauxii"></birdfyi-bird>The Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.6 cm and a weight of 3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid forests from Venezuela and Colombia to Peru and Bolivia. Males have wispy green cheek plumes and a white breast band. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named for the French ornithologists Jules and Edouard Verreaux.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 8,6 cm | 3.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 3,0 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found on western Andean slope and Pacific lowlands of Colombia and Ecuador. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of humid forest clearings; compact size allows access to small flowers. Gleans tiny arthropods from bracts.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Buzzy, insect-like trill sustained briefly; continuous high-frequency vibration then sudden silence, disorienting in quality.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| Loài | Lophornis verreauxii |
Distribution
Butterfly Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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