Amethyst woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina)
This species is one of the smallest of the hummingbirds, at just 7.5 cm (3 in) long and weighing nearly 3 g (0,11 oz).…
Fawn-breasted Brilliant (Heliodoxa rubinoides)
A frequent and persistent visitor to feeders in its range, and at this location in Ecuador I had plenty of of…
Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis)
It's during flight, or if perched even in a gust of wind, the elegance and beauty of its tail feathers truly come to…
Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica)
A common species in Ecuador, and one I encountered on every location I visited in its range. Parts of its primary…
Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis)
It's during flight the elegance and beauty of its tail feathers truly come to life as they sway and flash its colors as…
Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis)
Unmistakable with its long violet colored tail feathers. The long tail is at its most mesmerizing during flight. It…
Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae)
One of the larger species of hummingbirds and with a long bill to macth. It sounds like this: Elevation: 3211 meters……
Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani)
A frequent visitor to feeders in Ecuador. Here it's visiting one of a large number of species of fuchsia. It sounds…
White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant)
A common hummingbird at higher elevations. These hummers are so small (just 6,5-7mm / 2,55-2,75 inch) their wings sound…
White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant)
A common hummingbird at higher elevations. These hummers are so small (just 6,5-7mm / 2,55-2,75 inch) their wings sound…
Tyrian Metaltail (Metallura tyrianthina)
A frequent visitor to feeders in Ecuador. Here it’s visiting one of a large number of species of fuchsia. It sounds…
