The two plovercrests comprise the genus Stephanoxis. They were formerly considered conspecific under the name "black-breasted plovercrest".
Species
The SACC accepted both as distinct species in 2015. The two species are:[2]
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green-crowned plovercrest
|
Stephanoxis lalandi (Vieillot, 1818) |
Brazil
|
Size: Habitat: Diet: |
LC
|
| Purple-crowned plovercrest
|
Stephanoxis loddigesii (Vigors, 1831) |
Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay
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Size: Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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References
- ^ "Trochilidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ Gill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pamela, eds. (July 2020). "Hummingbirds". IOC World Bird List Version 10.2. International Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- South American Classification Committee (May 1, 2015). "Proposal (#664) to South American Classification Committee – Treat Stephanoxis lalandi as consisting of two species". Retrieved July 25, 2015.
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