Green-crowned Plovercrest
Stephanoxis lalandi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="stephanoxis-lalandi"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-crowned Plovercrest (Stephanoxis lalandi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.6 cm and a weight of 3.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,6 cm | 3.8 in |
| Peso | 3,15 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 24-28 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Deep, hollow churring resonant trill; prolonged low buzzing sound vibrating through dense tropical riparian forest.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Stephanoxis |
| Especies | Stephanoxis lalandi |
Distribution
Green-crowned Plovercrest has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family