About the Purple-crowned Plovercrest
The purple-crowned plovercrest, or violet-crowned plovercrest, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Stephanoxis loddigesii |
| Species Codes | plover4, PCPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-crowned Plovercrest belong to?
The Purple-crowned Plovercrest (Stephanoxis loddigesii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-crowned Plovercrest?
The purple-crowned plovercrest, or violet-crowned plovercrest, is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay....
Where can I report a Purple-crowned Plovercrest sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-crowned Plovercrest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plover4, or on iNaturalist.
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