Dot-eared Coquette (Lophornis gouldii)
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Dot-eared Coquette

Lophornis gouldii (Lesson, RP, 1832)

6.8–7.6 cmLength2.4 gWeight

The dot-eared coquette (Lophornis gouldii) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Brazil

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September · Most records: Brazil

Dot-eared Coquette has been recorded at 7 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Jardim da AmazôniaBrazil73 records
  2. Parque Ecológico de GunmaBrazil64 records
  3. PN Chapada dos Guimarães – Pousada do ParqueBrazil22 records
More places
  1. PN Chapada dos GuimarãesBrazil11 records
  2. Chapada dos Guimarães – Vale da BençãoBrazil9 records
  3. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil3 records
  4. Poconé – SouthWild PantanalBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The dot-eared coquette (Lophornis gouldii) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Dot-eared Coquette?

The Dot-eared Coquette is about 6.8–7.6 cm long and weighs around 2.4 g.

Where does the Dot-eared Coquette live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern, central Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Dot-eared Coquette?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Dot-eared Coquette endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Dot-eared Coquette as Near Threatened.

What does the Dot-eared Coquette eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Dot-eared Coquette in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
6.8–7.6 cm
Weight
2.4 g
Habitat
Towns & farmland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
38 mm
Tail
24 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
4 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northeastern, central Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Lophornis

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Dot-eared Coquette

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