Frilled Coquette

Prachtelfe

Description

The Prachtelfe ( Lophornis magnificus ), is one of only 7 inches, great representative of the family of hummingbirds. The color of the head, abdomen and back plumage is green. The flight feathers are brown, the tail is orange and brown. The beak is red and the legs are black.

Dissemination and lifestyle

This species occurs in eastern and central Brazil, where it grows in woods and low vegetation. To his food include nectars plants and insects.

Reproduction

In the mating season the males pursue the females until such time as this slows their flight. After that, both birds face and flap their wings up and down. The cup-shaped nest, which is located in proximity to the ground is like from plant parts and with bark, strands camouflaged. Further information on the breed are unknown.

Endangering

Although no inventory information is available about the type lists the IUCN this species as Near Threatened (Least Concern ) a.