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Purple-crowned Plovercrest

Stephanoxis loddigesii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
9,5 cm
Berat
3,2 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in southeastern Brazil. Males have a purple-violet crest. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges and secondary growth. Recently split from Green-crowned Plovercrest. An Atlantic Forest near-endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 9,5 cm 3.7 in
Berat 3,2 g 0.11 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Fischer's Turaco: brilliant metallic green body; crimson crest; white facial streak; green orbital ring; crimson flight feathers

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in southeastern Brazil. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and secondary growth. An Atlantic Forest near-endemic.

Diet & Feeding

Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

High, insect-like buzz sustained steadily; thin monotone with rapid modulation barely distinguishable from background insects.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Stephanoxis
Spesies Stephanoxis loddigesii

Distribution

Purple-crowned Plovercrest has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Purple-crowned Plovercrest eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Purple-crowned Plovercrest live?
Found in southeastern Brazil. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and secondary growth. An Atlantic Forest near-endemic.
Is the Purple-crowned Plovercrest endangered?
The Purple-crowned Plovercrest has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple-crowned Plovercrest nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days.
What does the Purple-crowned Plovercrest sound like?
High, insect-like buzz sustained steadily; thin monotone with rapid modulation barely distinguishable from background insects.
How big is the Purple-crowned Plovercrest?
The Purple-crowned Plovercrest has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 3.2 g.
What order and family does the Purple-crowned Plovercrest belong to?
The Purple-crowned Plovercrest (Stephanoxis loddigesii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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