Tufted Coquette
Tufted Coquette
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The Tufted Coquette is a tiny, vibrant hummingbird native to northern South America and parts of the Caribbean. Males are renowned for their striking rufous crest and elongated, tufted ear-coverts, making them unmistakable.
Where to spot
Found in Trinidad, Tobago, northeastern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil. Inhabits open country, gardens, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its rapid, darting flight around flowering plants and trees, particularly those with small, tubular flowers. Its small size and distinctive crest/tufts aid identification.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, especially mornings and late afternoons. Can be observed year-round within its range.
Where to spot
Found in Trinidad, Tobago, northeastern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil. Inhabits open country, gardens, forest edges, and plantations.
How to spot
Look for its rapid, darting flight around flowering plants and trees, particularly those with small, tubular flowers. Its small size and distinctive crest/tufts aid identification.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, especially mornings and late afternoons. Can be observed year-round within its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its diminutive size, the Tufted Coquette is an aggressive defender of its feeding territory, often chasing away much larger hummingbirds.
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