Green-backed Firecrown
Sephanoides sephaniodes
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The green-backed firecrown is a hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina, mainland Chile, and the Juan Fernández Islands.
Fun Fact
It shares its genus only with the Juan Fernandez firecrown (S.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in Chile from south of the Atacama Region all the way to the southern tip of South America, in the adjoining areas of southern Argentina, and east across central Argentina to the Atlantic coast.
Diet
Feeds on nectar from a variety of native and introduced flowering plants, favoring those of genera Abutilon, Embothrium and Fuchsia, and sometimes perches on flowers to feed rather than hovering.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance