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Green-crowned Plovercrest

Stephanoxis lalandi

Least Concern
翼開長
9.6 cm
体重
3.15 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

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
翼開長 9.6 cm 3.8 in
体重 3.15 g 0.11 oz

識別

羽毛

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

Habitat & Range

分布域

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.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

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

分類学

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

Distribution

Green-crowned Plovercrest has been recorded in 1 countries.

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よくある質問

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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