This sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) simply defies logic and forces of nature! Despite the enormous length of the beak, it flies just like any other humming bird – except perhaps a bit more tweaking to fit the beak into the flower or feeding port.
Altitude 2706 metres.
It sounds like this:
Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve, Ecuador
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Last updated on 30 June 2024
