description Purple-crowned Plovercrest Overview
The Purple-crowned Plovercrest is a small hummingbird species in the family Trochilidae and is associated with the Atlantic Forest of eastern South America, especially Brazil. The male is distinguished by a vivid purple crown or crest, while the rest of its plumage is primarily green. It is intended as a species entry for readers interested in South American hummingbirds, forest biodiversity, and the plovercrest group.
help Purple-crowned Plovercrest FAQ
Where does the Purple-crowned Plovercrest live?
The Purple-crowned Plovercrest is associated with the South American Atlantic Forest, especially southeastern Brazil. Its range also includes eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina.
What is the scientific name of the Purple-crowned Plovercrest?
It is often listed as Stephanoxis loddigesii. Taxonomic sources have historically treated the plovercrest group in different ways, so older references may use broader or different species classifications.
How can I recognize a male Purple-crowned Plovercrest?
The male is distinguished by a vivid purple or violet crown, which gives the bird its common name. It is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae and is usually associated with dense vegetation.
What habitat does the Purple-crowned Plovercrest prefer?
It is associated with dense, low-growing vegetation in the Atlantic Forest, including forest understory and nearby scrub. Habitat loss in southeastern South America is therefore relevant to the species' conservation context.
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