Lophornis adorabilis Salvin, 1870

Size and Weight

The white-crested coquette (Lophornis adorabilis Salvin, 1870) is approximately 7 cm (2.8 in) long and weighs about 2.7 g (0.095 oz).

Adult Male Head Plumage

Adult males have coppery bronze forecrowns and lores, with an erect white crest on the crown. Their nape and back are bronzy green, and a white band separates the back from the purplish bronze rump and uppertail coverts.

Adult Male Tail and Throat Plumage

Their tail is chestnut-rufous, with individual feathers bearing bronze edges. The throat and cheeks are glittering green, and the cheeks have long wispy tufts.

Adult Male Underparts and Bill

A white band separates the throat from the cinnamon-rufous breast, belly, and undertail coverts. The bill is red with a black tip.

Adult Female Plumage Differences

Adult females are generally duller in color than males, and lack both the crest and cheek tufts. Their face and forecrown are dusky bronze, and their throat and chest are white with bronzy green speckles.

Adult Female Tail and Bill

Their tail is chestnut-rufous with a black band near the end. The female's maxilla is black, and the mandible is red with a dark tip.

Immature Male Appearance

Immature males are similar in appearance to adult females, but have a heavily green-flecked throat.

Immature Female Appearance

Immature females resemble adult females, with a less distinct black band on the tail.

Geographic Range

This species is found on the Pacific side of southern Costa Rica, extending inland somewhat to the Cordillera Central, and also on the Pacific slope of far western Panama.

Habitat

It inhabits the interior and edges of humid forests, taller secondary forest, and also occurs in more open landscapes such as along hedgerows.

Elevation Range

In terms of elevation, its range extends from sea level to over 1,200 m (3,900 ft).