Black-crested Coquette
Black-crested Coquette
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The Black-crested Coquette is a tiny, ornamental hummingbird found in Central America. Males feature a glossy black crest and fiery orange-red throat patches, making them highly distinctive.
Where to spot
Occurs from southern Mexico through Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Inhabits humid evergreen forests, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Scan flowering shrubs and trees, especially at forest edges. The male's black crest and bright orange-red gorget are unmistakable. Its small size requires a keen eye.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly mornings and late afternoons. Observable year-round within its range, especially when flowering plants are abundant.
Where to spot
Occurs from southern Mexico through Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Inhabits humid evergreen forests, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Scan flowering shrubs and trees, especially at forest edges. The male's black crest and bright orange-red gorget are unmistakable. Its small size requires a keen eye.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly mornings and late afternoons. Observable year-round within its range, especially when flowering plants are abundant.
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This coquette often perches on exposed branches or twigs, making it easier to spot despite its small size, and it vigorously defends its feeding territories from intruders.
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