11 Jul 2023
Satin Poppy (Meconopsis paniculata)
The Satin Poppy (Meconopsis paniculata) is found in Sikkim's subalpine biome to 4400 meters elevation. Elevation: 4029 meters. Native range is Central & East…
8 Jul 2023
Satin Poppy (Meconopsis paniculata)
Satin Poppy (Meconopsis paniculata) is found in Sikkim's subalpine biome to 4400 meters elevation. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central & East…
8 Jul 2023
Satin Poppy (Meconopsis paniculata)
Satin Poppy (Meconopsis paniculata) is found in Sikkim's subalpine biome to 4400 meters elevation. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central & East…
8 Jul 2023
Meconopsis simplicifolia
Meconopsis simplicifolia is found in Sikkim's alpine biome, up to well above 5000 meters elevation. The flower varies from light-blue seen here, to purple.…
24 Nov 2018
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani)
Rainbow-bearded thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is one of few high altitude hummingbirds, and not easy to get up close with unless you know it's favorite…
23 Nov 2018
Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani)
Sapphire-vented puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) is a frequent visitor to feeders in Ecuador and here its visiting a brugmansia trumpet flower.
23 Nov 2018
Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae)
At 11 cm (4,33 in) and a long bill buff-winged starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) is one of the larger species of hummingbirds. It's commonly visiting feeders…
23 Nov 2018
Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys)
Speckled hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) is one of the smallest of the hummingbird species. Both sexes look alike.
22 Nov 2018
White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui)
White-whiskered hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) is a large hummingbird with a distinct hum from its large wings. Its visit to feeders is very brief and sporadic…