Plovercrest

The plovercrest (Stephanoxis lalandi) is a species of hummingbird. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. 

Its habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest,Montane = highlands below subalpine zone. and degraded former forest. The Plovercrest has a blue chest, green back and white flanks.

References

 BirdLife International 2004.  Stephanoxis lalandi.   2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.   Downloaded on 10 July 2007.

Category:Birds of South America
Category:Hummingbirds