About the Rufous-crested Coquette
The rufous-crested coquette is a species of hummingbird native to the tropical slopes of pacific South America. Due to its small size and population, it is a rare sight even within its native region. Males of the species can be easily distinguished by their striking rufous coloured spiked crests, and females, while less obvious, can be identified by their small size and rufous coloured foreheads.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lophornis delattrei |
| Species Codes | ruccoq1, RCRC, RCCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-crested Coquette belong to?
The Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-crested Coquette?
The rufous-crested coquette is a species of hummingbird native to the tropical slopes of pacific South America. Due to its small size and population, it is a rare sight even within its native region. Males of the species can be easily distinguished by their striking rufous coloured spiked crests, an...
Where can I report a Rufous-crested Coquette sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-crested Coquette on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruccoq1, or on iNaturalist.
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