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 (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 9.6 cm | 3.8 in |
| 体重 | 3.15 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 24-28 days.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Deep, hollow churring resonant trill; prolonged low buzzing sound vibrating through dense tropical riparian forest.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Stephanoxis |
| 物种 | Stephanoxis lalandi |
Distribution
Green-crowned Plovercrest has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family