Short-crested Coquette
NameShort-crested Coquette
Common NameShort-crested Coquette
Scientific NameLophornis gouldii
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)10
Length (cm)6.8
Weight (g)2.5
Plumage DetailsMales feature a prominent rufous-orange crest, an iridescent green back, a blackish face patch, and a distinct white band across the nape. The throat is iridescent green, and the underparts are buffy with green flanks. Females lack the crest and have duller plumage.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically soft, high-pitched chips or squeaks, often given during foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Brazil, primarily found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crest (males), Small size, Iridescent green back, Blackish face patch, White nape band
Description
The Short-crested Coquette is a tiny, ornate hummingbird characterized by its striking rufous crest and iridescent green plumage. It is typically found flitting among flowering plants in forest edges and clearings, feeding on nectar and small insects.
