Butterfly Coquette
Lophornis verreauxii
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The butterfly coquette is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
The butterfly coquette was formerly treated as a subspecies of the festive coquette (Lophornis chalybeus), and that species and the peacock coquette (L.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in secondary forest and scrubby fields.
Diet
Feeds on nectar, which is mostly sought in the canopy but also at lower levels.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance