Green-crowned Plovercrest
A species of Plovercrests, Also known as Emerald-crested Plovercrest, Plovercrest Scientific name : Stephanoxis lalandi Genus : Plovercrests
Green-crowned Plovercrest, A species of Plovercrests
Also known as:
Emerald-crested Plovercrest, Plovercrest
Botanical name: Stephanoxis lalandi
Genus: Plovercrests
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The green-crowned plovercrest (Stephanoxis lalandi) is a species of hummingbird. It is endemic to Brazil, where it has a large range but is considered to be uncommon. Like most if not all hummingbirds, their diet consists of arthropods and nectar, and males will form leks with other males in order to attract females. 
Size
9 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Green-crowned Plovercrest primarily dines on nectar from various flowers and catches insects midair or plucks them from foliage. They defend feeding territories, especially in breeding season.
Habitat
The green-crowned Plovercrest is typically found in understory layers of forests and is known to inhabit areas with scrub vegetation. It also frequents the regions adjacent to watercourses. These birds occupy habitats that include a range of altitudes, generally from sea level to higher elevations, with a preference for mid-elevation forests.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Plovercrests Species
Green-crowned Plovercrest 
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