22 Nov 2018
Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)
Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) is one of the larger species of hummingbirds. It's a common visitor of feeders and gardens in its range in Ecuador.…
21 Nov 2018
Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica)
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…
21 Nov 2018
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
A white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) perched for a few seconds. Capturing a hummingbird perched for a prolonged time is not easy nor predictable as…
21 Nov 2018
Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)
A rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) perched for a few seconds. Capturing a hummingbird perched for a prolonged time is not easy nor predictable as…
21 Nov 2018
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
A white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) perched for a few seconds. Capturing a hummingbird perched for a prolonged time is not easy nor predictable as…
20 Nov 2018
Empress Brilliant (Heliodoxa imperatrix)
Empress brilliant (Heliodoxa imperatrix) is a large and brilliantly green species that visits feeders and gardens in its range in Ecuador.
20 Nov 2018
Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii)
Green thorntail (Discosura conversii) is one of the smallest of the hummingbirds, and weighs just 3 g (0,11 oz) and is commonly seen in Ecuador. This is a male…
20 Nov 2018
Brown Inca (Coeligena wilsoni)
With its long bill the brown inca (Coeligena wilsoni) is easy to distinguish from other species. It's frequently visiting feeders and is commonly seen in…
20 Nov 2018
Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini)
Velvet-purple coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) is a common and widespread species frequenting feeders throughout it's range in Ecuador. The only way to fully…
20 Nov 2018
Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini)
I only recall seeing this species here in Mashpi, and am happy I was able to capture it.