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Dot-eared Coquette

Lophornis gouldii

Near Threatened
翼展
7.6 cm
体重
2.533333333333333 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes
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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
翼展 7.6 cm 3.0 in
体重 2.533333333333333 g 0.09 oz

识别

羽毛

Sword-billed Hummingbird: males with extraordinarily long bill; glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; females green with spots

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft, slightly nasal tone held briefly then gently fading away.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
物种 Lophornis gouldii

Distribution

Dot-eared Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Dot-eared Coquette eat?
Nectarivore visiting compact flower heads and small tubular blooms at forest margins. Takes small insects in hovering gleaning.
Where does the Dot-eared Coquette live?
Endemic to central Brazil in the cerrado zone of Maranhão, Piauí, and Tocantins. Found at 200–700 m elevation.
Is the Dot-eared Coquette endangered?
The Dot-eared Coquette has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Dot-eared Coquette nest?
Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22 days.
What does the Dot-eared Coquette sound like?
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft, slightly nasal tone held briefly then gently fading away.
How big is the Dot-eared Coquette?
The Dot-eared Coquette has a wingspan of 7.6 cm, weight of 2.533333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Dot-eared Coquette belong to?
The Dot-eared Coquette (Lophornis gouldii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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