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Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird

Deep in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador, a Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) drinks the nectar while in-flight.  To capture this image, I used 7 flashes setup to produce the needed light to...

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Sword-billed Hummingbird of Ecuador

The Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) is the only species of bird in which its bill is longer than the rest of its body.  This gives this beautiful hummingbird exclusive access to long...

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Collared Inca Hummingbird

The Collared Inca hummingbird (Coeligena torquata) is very unique due to its white chest patch and white tail. This hummingbird is found in humid regions such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia....

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Velvet-purple Coronet and Buff-tailed Coronet Hummingbirds

A Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) waits patiently for a Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) to finish enjoying the fresh nectar of a local flower. Mindo Loma, Ecuador. Stock...

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Velvet-purple Coronet Hummingbird

A Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini), one of the most beautifully colored hummingbirds, enjoys a rest at the Mindo Loma Cloud Forest Bird Lodge in Ecuador. Stock Image #20120604-133720

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Chestnut-Bellied Hummingbird

We’ve been busy getting ready for next weeks Hummingbirds photography workshop.  We still have some space for next years tour.  Photography Workshop Information This beautifully colored bird, a...

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Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird

A Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) displays the grace of this amazing bird.  This species of hummingbird is found in Colombia and Ecuador and prefers elevations up to 7,000...

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Purple-throated Woodstar Hummingbird

A Purple-throated Woodstar (Calliphlox mitchellii)  hummingbird enjoys the nectar of a Tiger Eye Flowering Maple, which resembles a Chinese Lantern. Stock Image #2012060-065013

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Tyrian Metaltail Hummingbird

The reason we journey down to Ecuador for hummingbird photography workshops is the many different species at the lodges.  In this image a Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina) feeds off the nectar...

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Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird from Mindo Loma

A Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) photographed at the Mindo Loma Bird lodge in Ecuador with a multi-flash setup.  This species of hummingbird is found in Colombia and Ecuador...

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Green Violetear Hummingbird

  The Green Violetear hummingbird (Colibri thalassinus) drinks the nectar from a heavily pollinated flower.  The Green Violetear is a metallic green coloring with lots of iridescence and can be...

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Brown Violetear Hummingbird

A Brown Violetear Hummingbird (Colibri delphinae) is photographed as it approaches the nectar of a local flower.  The Violetear is found in middle elevations in Central America, primarily in the Andes,...

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Sneezing Tyrian Metaltail Hummingbird

Do Hummingbirds Sneeze?  It sure looks like this Tyrian Metaltail hummingbird (Metallura tyrianthina) might be allergic to the Tiger Eye Flower Maple it is getting ready to feed off of. Stock Image...

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Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird

Deep in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador, a Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) drinks the nectar while in-flight.  To capture this image, I used 7 flashes setup to produce the needed light to...

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Fawn-breasted Brilliant Hummingbird

A Fawn-breasted Brilliant hummingbird, (Heliodoxa rubinoides) takes a rest on a banana flower while dining on its nectar.  The Fawn-breasted Brilliants diet consists of mainly nectar, however it will...

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Sword-billed Hummingbird

Having the right tool for the job is critical.  In this image, a Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) is able to reach the nectar of a Red Angel Trumpet flower that other hummingbirds are not....

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Sword-billed Hummingbird

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Booted Racket-tail Hummingbird in flight

The tail of a Booted Racket-tail hummingbird (Ocreatus underwoodii) is displayed as this bird displays its accuracy in hovering while it drinks the nectar of a local flower. Stock Image #20120602-091035

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Booted Racket-tail hummingbird poses on flowers

The original image I wanted was to have the Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) feeding on the flower while in-flight.  However, this little guy kept landing on top, therefore I changed my...

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Chessnut-bellied Hummingbird in Flight

The beautiful coloring of the Chestnut-Bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia castaneiventris) is very unique.  One of my favorite species, this hummingbird is a frequent visitor to the Guango Lodge in Ecuador....

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