Humming Bird Collection (#5)

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

Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus, immature in flight feeding on paintbrush flower, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA, August 2005

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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Male feeding on Texas Lantana, New Braunfels, Texas, USA

Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Amazilia yucatanenensis, adult, Weslaco, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Purple-crowned Fairy (Heliothryx barroti), Mindo, Cloud Forest, West slope of Andes, Ecuador. Lowlands and hills from Southeastern Mexico south to southwestern Ecuador

Buff-tailed Coronet(Boissonneaua flavescens) on Feeder, Mindo, Cloud Forest, West slope of Andes, Ecuador. Range: Colombia, Ecuador & Venezuela

Costa Rican hummingbirds (individual species unknown to photographer)

Hummingbird, Needle-billed Hermit (Phaethornis phillippi) feeding at flower, Lake Sandoval, Amazonia, SE PERU

USA, Arizona, Pima County. Juvenile black-chinned hummingbird feeding on aloe plant

Annas Hummingbird, perched on a branch

Violet Sabrewing in flight (Campylopterus hemileucurus) Monteverde Cloud forest, Costa Rica

Female Green-crowned brillants at feeder (Heliodoxa jacula) Monteverde Cloud forest, Costa Rica

Magnificent Hummingbird, San Gerardo de Dota Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

Snowcap Hummingbird, Cordillera Talamanca, Costa Rica

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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.