White-crested Coquette
Lophornis adorabilis
The White-crested Coquette (Lophornis adorabilis) is a rare hummingbird found in 2 countries, weighing about 3 g. The white-crested coquette is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.
About the White-crested Coquette
The white-crested coquette is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
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How to identify it
The white-crested coquette is about 7 cm (2.8 in) long and weighs about 2.7 g (0.095 oz). The adult male has a coppery bronze forecrown and lores, and the crown has an erect white crest. The nape and back are bronzy green; a white band separates the back from the purplish bronze rump and uppertail coverts. The tail is chestnut-rufous and the feathers have bronze edges. The throat and cheeks are glittering green and the latter have long wispy tufts. A white band separates the throat from the cinnamon-rufous breast, belly, and undertail coverts. Its bill is red with a black tip. Voice: The white-crested coquette makes a "oft liquid tseping when feeding."
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-crested Coquette?
- The white-crested coquette is about 7 cm (2.8 in) long and weighs about 2.7 g (0.095 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-crested Coquette?
- The White-crested Coquette is a tiny sized bird weighing about 3 g.
- Where can you see a White-crested Coquette?
- The White-crested Coquette occurs in 2 countries, including Costa Rica and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a White-crested Coquette?
- The White-crested Coquette is most easily confused with the Festive Coquette, the Frilled Coquette and the Tufted Coquette.
- Is the White-crested Coquette endangered?
- The White-crested Coquette is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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