Butterfly Coquette

Lophornis verreauxii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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