13 Nov 2018
Rivoli’s hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens)
One of the larger species of hummingbird, here seen in an orchard of several species of fruit trees as the daylight is fading.
13 Nov 2018
Talamanca Hummingbird (Eugenes spectabilis)
One of the larger species of hummingbird, here seen in an orchard of several species of fruit trees.
13 Nov 2018
Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotus)
A sip of nectar from one of a large number of fuchsia species found in Costa Rica.
13 Nov 2018
Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotus)
A fitting name and clearly seen here against its otherwise green plumage.
12 Nov 2018
Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica) & White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
On occasion there might be a few hummingbirds feeding at the same time on a given flower, but that is usually a very brief moment in time, as many are…
12 Nov 2018
Long-billed Hermit (Phaethornis longirostris)
A large hummingbird with a distinct hum from its large wings. Its visit to feeders is very brief and sporadic so it's harder to photograph than many of the…
12 Nov 2018
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
Capturing a hummingbird perched for a prolonged time is not easy nor predictable as they perch only for brief moments between feeding and squabbling over…
12 Nov 2018
Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica)
The crowned woodnympth is a common visitor to feeders in Costa Rica. It sounds like this:
12 Nov 2018
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
The white-necked jacobin is a common visitor to feeders in Costa Rica.
12 Nov 2018
Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer (Chalybura urochrysia)
This is one of the larger species of hummingbird.
