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White-crested Coquette
Lophornis adorabilis
White-crested Coquette (Lophornis adorabilis) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The White-crested Coquette (Lophornis adorabilis) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 2.7 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 adorabilis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.7 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-crested Coquette is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The White-crested Coquette is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-crested Coquette (Lophornis adorabilis) is a species of bird in the Trochilidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Costa Rica and Panama.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 2.7 g, with a wing length of about 3.8 cm and a tail of around 2.7 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 17,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-crested Coquette?
The White-crested Coquette is a very small bird that weighs around 2.7 g.
Where does the White-crested Coquette live?
The White-crested Coquette is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Costa Rica and Panama, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the White-crested Coquette belong to?
The White-crested Coquette (Lophornis adorabilis) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the White-crested Coquette eat?
The White-crested Coquette is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the White-crested Coquette migrate?
The White-crested Coquette is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-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.
What sound does the White-crested Coquette make?
1 real field recording of the White-crested Coquette — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White-crested Coquette's range?
The White-crested Coquette has a mapped global range of about 17,000 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
Best Hummingbird Feeders
How to choose a hummingbird feeder — the two main styles compared, the right sugar-water mix, and how to keep it clean so the birds stay safe. A decision framework with the hummingbird species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.