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Rufous-crested Coquette
Lophornis delattrei
Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and South America. Adults weigh 2.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Lophornis
- Species delattrei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.8 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-crested Coquette is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Rufous-crested Coquette is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei) belongs to the Trochilidae family of the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean and South America. Its distribution covers MA, SA s MA and w Amazonia.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 2.8 g, with a wing length of about 3.8 cm and a tail of around 2.3 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 223,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-crested Coquette?
The Rufous-crested Coquette is a very small bird that weighs around 2.8 g.
Where does the Rufous-crested Coquette live?
The Rufous-crested Coquette is found across Central America & Caribbean and South America with a range covering MA, SA s MA and w Amazonia, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Rufous-crested Coquette belong to?
The Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Rufous-crested Coquette eat?
The Rufous-crested Coquette is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Rufous-crested Coquette migrate?
The Rufous-crested Coquette is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rufous-crested Coquette endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Rufous-crested Coquette's range?
The Rufous-crested Coquette has a mapped global range of about 223,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
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A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.