Purple-crowned Plovercrest
NamePurple-crowned Plovercrest
Common NamePurple-crowned Plovercrest
Scientific NameStephanoxis loddigesii
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)4
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent purple crown, a green forehead, a prominent black chest patch, a white band across the upper breast, and green upperparts. The belly is grayish-white. Females are duller, lacking the purple crown and black chest patch, with a duller green crown and white underparts with green flanks.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched chips or squeaks, often given while foraging or perched.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent purple crest (males), Prominent black chest patch (males), White breast band, Small size, Straight, short bill
Description
A small, distinctive hummingbird, the male features an iridescent purple crown and a prominent black chest patch. They are agile fliers, known for hovering while feeding on nectar and small insects in their forest habitats.
