About the Green-crowned Plovercrest
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Stephanoxis lalandi |
| Species Codes | plover3, GCPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-crowned Plovercrest belong to?
The Green-crowned Plovercrest (Stephanoxis lalandi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green-crowned Plovercrest?
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....
Where can I report a Green-crowned Plovercrest sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-crowned Plovercrest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plover3, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
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