Juan Fernandez Firecrown
Sephanoides fernandensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sephanoides-fernandensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Juan Fernandez Firecrown (Sephanoides fernandensis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 8.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands off Chile. Males fiery rufous-orange with a golden crown. Females green with white underparts. Critically Endangered with fewer than 500 individuals remaining. Nectarivore of endemic island plants.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Weight | 8.5 g | 0.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands of Chile (Más a Tierra / Robinson Crusoe). Found island-wide. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Juan Fernandez Island; critically dependent on endemic flowering plants for nectar. Supplements with small insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Harsh, grating chatter with nasal overtone; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly in energetic territorial exchange.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Sephanoides |
| Species | Sephanoides fernandensis |
Distribution
Juan Fernandez Firecrown has been recorded in 1 countries.
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