Green-crowned Plovercrest

Stephanoxis lalandi

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The green-crowned plovercrest, also black-breasted plovercrest or simply plovercrest, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Fun Fact

Adult males have a shaggy, mostly iridescent green, crest whose longest feather is purplish black.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects caught in flight or gleaned from leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance