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Juan Fernandez Firecrown

Sephanoides fernandensis

Critically Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
15,2 cm
Khối Lượng
8,5 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 15,2 cm 6.0 in
Khối Lượng 8,5 g 0.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Harsh, grating chatter with nasal overtone; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly in energetic territorial exchange.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Sephanoides
Loài Sephanoides fernandensis

Distribution

Juan Fernandez Firecrown has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Juan Fernandez Firecrown eat?
Nectarivore of Juan Fernandez Island; critically dependent on endemic flowering plants for nectar. Supplements with small insects.
Where does the Juan Fernandez Firecrown live?
Endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands of Chile (Más a Tierra / Robinson Crusoe). Found island-wide. Critically endangered.
Is the Juan Fernandez Firecrown endangered?
The Juan Fernandez Firecrown has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Juan Fernandez Firecrown nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Juan Fernandez Firecrown sound like?
Harsh, grating chatter with nasal overtone; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly in energetic territorial exchange.
How big is the Juan Fernandez Firecrown?
The Juan Fernandez Firecrown has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 8.5 g.
What order and family does the Juan Fernandez Firecrown belong to?
The Juan Fernandez Firecrown (Sephanoides fernandensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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