Lophornis verreauxii
Coqueta Mariposa
Butterfly Coquette
Song
Butterfly Coquette
Appearance: The Butterfly Coquette is a small hummingbird, measuring 7.6 cm in length. It has a striking appearance, with iridescent green plumage on its upperparts and a white belly. The male has a vibrant pink throat patch that resembles a butterfly, hence its name.
Habitat: The Butterfly Coquette is found in montane forests and cloud forests, at elevations up to 600 m above sea level.
Behavior: This species is known for its agile flight and its ability to hover in front of flowers while feeding on nectar. It is also known to defend its feeding territories aggressively against other hummingbirds.
Breeding: The breeding habits of the Butterfly Coquette are not well documented, but it is believed to build its nest in trees or shrubs using plant fibers and spider silk.
Conservation status: The Butterfly Coquette is now listed as Least Concern on the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
The Butterfly Coquette is endemic to Colombia, where it is found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins in the departments of Amazon, Putumayo, Caquetá, Vaupés, Guaviare, and Guainía.
Taxonomy
The Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Caprimulgiformes
- Family: Trochilidae
- Genus: Lophornis
- Species: Lophornis verreauxii
Vocalization
The Butterfly Coquette is a species of hummingbird known for its distinctive vocalizations, which include high-pitched chirps and trills. These vocalizations are mainly used for communication with other members of their species, such as during courtship displays or territorial disputes.
The purpose of these vocalizations is to establish and maintain social hierarchies, attract mates, and defend their territory from rivals. Vocalizations of the butterfly coquette play a crucial role in their social interactions and reproductive success.
