Scientific name Sephanoides Higher classification Trochilinae | Family Trochilidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Similar Green‑backed firecrown, Hummingbird, Juan Fernández firecrown, Bird, Hillstar | ||
Juan fernandez firecrown hummingbird is critically endangered
The firecrowns are the genus Sephanoides of the hummingbirds. There are two species.
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The green-backed firecrown occurs widely in Argentina and Chile, but the Juan Fernández firecrown is found solely on Isla Róbinson Crusoe, one of a three-island archipelago belonging to Chile.
Both species will hang from flower petals or leaves with their feet. They feed on nectar and insects
Juan fern ndez firecrown
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