About this episode

This episode discusses the critically endangered Juan Fernandez Firecrown hummingbird found on Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile.

The Juan Fernandez Firecrown is a critically endangered hummingbird that is only found on Robinson Crusoe Island, near Chile. Measuring more than 4 inches long from beak to tail, the firecrown is hefty for a hummingbird. To conserve energy while feeding, the birds often hang upside down on flowers

Topics covered

• hummingbirds
• endangered species
• conservation
• Robinson Crusoe Island
• Chile

Keywords

• Juan Fernandez Firecrown
• hummingbird
• endangered
• conservation
• Robinson Crusoe Island
• Chile

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Juan Fernandez Firecrown

Places: Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile

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