Green-crowned Plovercrest

Stephanoxis lalandi (Vieillot, 1818)

Trochilidae — Hummingbirds

Green-crowned Plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi, is a hummingbird in the family Trochilidae and the order Apodiformes. It was described by Vieillot in 1818. It occurs in eastern Brazil in South America, where it is part of the regional avifauna.

Order

Apodiformes

Family

Trochilidae — Hummingbirds

Breeding range

South America: e Brazil

Tours where you can spot this bird

2 tours in Brazil

Eight Days of Atlantic Forest Birding at Itororó Lodge

Brazil / Nova Friburgo Group tour 8 days

Stay at Itororó Lodge for eight days of Atlantic Forest birding, combining feeders and forest trails with Pico da Caledonia, REGUA wetlands...

Next: Nov 7, 2026

Atlantic Forest North of Sao Paulo and Itatiaia Birdwatching with DBB Tours

Brazil / Ubatuba Private tour

Plan a private northern São Paulo and Itatiaia route across coastal forest, hummingbird feeders, river edges and high-elevation Atlantic Fo...