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The dot-eared coquette is a hummingbird species, *Lophornis gouldii*, found exclusively in southeastern Brazil. It’s notable for its distinctive dark eye-ring speckled with white dots – hence the name. This extant bird relies on flowering trees and shrubs within humid forests. Ornithologists and researchers studying neotropical hummingbirds and Brazilian biodiversity find it particularly valuable for research purposes.
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What does the dot-eared coquette look like?
The dot-eared coquette (Lophornis gouldii) is a tiny hummingbird known for its prominent, fan-like crest. Males feature bright orange cheek tufts and a distinctive spotting of dark dots behind their eyes.
Where can I find the dot-eared coquette in the wild?
This near-threatened species is native to the Amazon Basin and is primarily found dwelling in the humid forests of Brazil. There are also rare, vagrant records of the bird being spotted in Bolivia's Santa Cruz department.
Is the dot-eared coquette an endangered species?
The dot-eared coquette is currently classified as a near-threatened species by international conservation groups. Its population is declining primarily due to the ongoing deforestation and habitat destruction occurring throughout the Amazon rainforest.
Who was the dot-eared coquette scientifically named after?
The scientific name for the dot-eared coquette, Lophornis gouldii, honors the famous 19th-century English ornithologist and bird artist John Gould. Gould produced some of the most extensive and highly influential illustrations of hummingbirds during his career.
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