Humming Bird Collection (#4)

Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) adult male, perched on stem, worlds smallest bird, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) adult male, in flight, Costa Rica, April

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) adult male, in flight, hovering at feeder in garden, North Dakota, U.S.A. August

Green-crowned Brilliant, Heliodoxa jacula, Female in flight feeding on Shrimp plant(Acanthaceae), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Red-billed Streamertail, Trochilus polytmus, male feeding on flower, Rocklands, Montego Bay, Jamaica, January

Green Hermit, Phaethornis guy, female in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America

Black-bellied Hummingbird, Eupherusa nigriventris, female feeding on Ornamental Banana plant flower(Musa velutina), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Coppery-headed Emerald, Elvira cupreiceps, male in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, young male perched, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA, August

Purple-throated Mountain-gem, Lampornis calolaema, male perched, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America

Lampornis calolaema, male in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Violet Sabrewing, Campylopterus hemileucurus, male perched, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Male feeding on Yellow Trumpet Flower(Tecoma stans), New Braunfels, Texas, USA, September

Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on flower, Louisville, Kentucky

Green Breasted Mango Hummingbird

Male feeding on Nicotiana(Nicotiana ssp. ), Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA
Male feeding on Nicotiana(Nicotiana ssp.), Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA

Male feeding on sage (salvia ssp. ), Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Male feeding on sage (salvia ssp.), Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

Male feeding on columbine(aquilegia ssp. ), Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Male feeding on columbine(aquilegia ssp.), Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

Female feeding on Sage, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

Female feeding on agave blossom, Portal, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

female feeding on Petunia, Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA

Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA

Male feeding on columbine (Aquilegia ssp. ), Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA
Male feeding on columbine (Aquilegia ssp.), Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA

Young Male Magnificent Hummingbird, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

Blue-throated Hummingbird, Lampornis clemenciae, male feeding on Primrose (Oenothera sp.), Miller Canyon, Arizona, USA

A colorful and curious adult broad-billed hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) in Saguaro National Park (west), Sonoran Desert, Arizona

Female feeding on columbine, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

Male feeding on longspur columbine (Aquilegia longissima), Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA

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"Captivating Hummingbirds: A Glimpse into their Colorful World" Witness the wonders of nature as four hummingbirds delicately tend to their chicks in a cozy nest. These tiny creatures, known as Selasphorus rufus or rufous hummingbirds, display remarkable parenting skills. In Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA, a male hummingbird gracefully hovers over Nicotiana flowers while feeding on nectar. The vibrant colors of both bird and flower create a mesmerizing sight that showcases the beauty of this species (02435dt). Another stunning sighting is the Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus. This male hummer can be seen in flight as it skillfully feeds on Penstemon flowers. Its swift movements and iridescent feathers leave us in awe. John James Audubon's masterpiece "The Birds of America" introduces us to two more captivating species. The Black-throated mango (or mangrove) hummingbird displays its enchanting plumage against Audubon's intricate illustrations from 1827-1838. Similarly, the Ruby-throated hummingbird captivates with its vivid colors and delicate features. A glimpse into South America reveals yet another breathtaking sight - the Purple-throated hummingbirds flaunting their magnificent purple plumage. Their presence adds an extra touch of elegance to any natural setting. Hummingbirds are not only found in picturesque landscapes but also make appearances in unexpected places like phone cases adorned with their graceful image or even etched onto Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca—a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Peru. These agile birds are not just nectar lovers; they also play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance by preying on spiders and insects that inhabit guava trees alongside them.