Purple-crowned Plovercrest
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    Purple-crowned Plovercrest

    Stephanoxis loddigesii

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    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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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Purple-crowned Plovercrest. Sightings recorded in 40 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Estadual da Serra do TabuleiroSouthern Brazil & Pampa, Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Estadual de ItapevaSouthern Brazil & Pampa, Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Estadual do MongeSão Paulo & Southern Atlantic Forest, Brazil
    Rare
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