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Green-crowned Plovercrest

Stephanoxis lalandi

Least Concern
طول الجناح
9,6 cm
الوزن
3,15 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Males have a distinctive green crest resembling a plover's. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges. Named plovercrest for the erect green crest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 9,6 cm 3.8 in
الوزن 3,15 g 0.11 oz

التعرف

الريش

Bannerman's Turaco: brilliant iridescent green body; red crest; crimson flight feathers; white orbital ring; red bill

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest in Brazil, probing at Lobelia and bromeliads. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 24-28 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Deep, hollow churring resonant trill; prolonged low buzzing sound vibrating through dense tropical riparian forest.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Stephanoxis
الأنواع Stephanoxis lalandi

Distribution

Green-crowned Plovercrest has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Green-crowned Plovercrest eat?
Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest in Brazil, probing at Lobelia and bromeliads. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.
Where does the Green-crowned Plovercrest live?
Found in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.
Is the Green-crowned Plovercrest endangered?
The Green-crowned Plovercrest has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-crowned Plovercrest nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 24-28 days.
What does the Green-crowned Plovercrest sound like?
Deep, hollow churring resonant trill; prolonged low buzzing sound vibrating through dense tropical riparian forest.
How big is the Green-crowned Plovercrest?
The Green-crowned Plovercrest has a wingspan of 9.6 cm, weight of 3.15 g.
What order and family does the Green-crowned Plovercrest belong to?
The Green-crowned Plovercrest (Stephanoxis lalandi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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