Black-crested Coquette
Lophornis helenae
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关于
A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) found in humid forests from southern Mexico through Central America to Belize and Guatemala. Males have an elongated black crest and white tail-band. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. Uncommon and inconspicuous.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 7.9 cm | 3.1 in |
| 体重 | 2.7 g | 0.10 oz |
识别
羽毛
Bee Hummingbird: world's smallest bird; males with glittering blue-violet gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Found from southern Mexico through Central America to western Colombia in lowland and foothill forest. 0–1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Central American foothill forest. Defends small flower patches; supplements with tiny arthropods.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP.
声音
鸣唱
Rapid, mechanical twittering cascade; quick staccato notes tumbling freely in animated sequence above flowering trees.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lophornis |
| 物种 | Lophornis helenae |
Distribution
Black-crested Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family