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Dot-eared Coquette
- Scientific name
- Lophornis gouldii
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Dot-eared Coquette, Lophornis gouldii, is a member of the Trochilidae family, primarily native to the humid forests and scrublands of central and eastern Brazil. Its taxonomy was established in the 19th century, gaining recognition among naturalists for its distinctive crest and ornate plumage, which reflect the evolutionary pressures of high-energy nectar foraging in neotropical environments.
The physical design of this species—characterized by its pointed, swift-moving wings and signature notched tail—serves a specific functional purpose for hovering and rapid maneuverability. These morphological features, developed over millennia of adaptation to specific flowering plants, have made the bird a frequent subject of focus for ornithological illustrators and field researchers documenting the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest.
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