Rufous-Crested Coquette

Urosticte ruficrissa

The Rufous-Crested Coquette is a small hummingbird found in South America, particularly in the Andean region. It is known for its striking rufous crest and iridescent green plumage on its back and wings. The male has a vibrant rufous crest, while the female has a more subdued white and rufous crest. This species is often found in montane forests and forest edges, where it feeds on nectar from a variety of flowers. The Rufous-Crested Coquette is an agile flyer, capable of hovering and darting between flowers with precision. Despite its small size, it plays an important role in pollination within its habitat.

Habitat: Montane forests and forest edges