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 (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Gewicht | 8,5 g | 0.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
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.
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
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Gesang
Harsh, grating chatter with nasal overtone; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly in energetic territorial exchange.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Sephanoides |
| Arten | Sephanoides fernandensis |
Distribution
Juan Fernandez Firecrown has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family