Humming Bird Collection (#9)

Nazca lines. Aerial photograph of a geoglyph, or landscape drawing, in the coastal desert of southern Peru. The white lines of this geoglyph represent a hummingbird with its beak extending to upper

Shining sunbeam hummingbird
Shining sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis) hummingbird in flight. Photographed in Ecuador

Andean emerald hummingbird in flight. The Andean emerald (Amazilia franciae) is found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador and Northern Peru. Photographed in Ecuador

White-necked jacobin hummingbird
White-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) hummingbird in flight. Photographed in Ecuador

White-whiskered hermit hummingbird
White-whiskered hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) hummingbird feeding on nectar from flowers. Photographed in Ecuador

Sparkling violetear hummingbird
Sparkling violetear (Colibri coruscans) hummingbird in flight. Photographed in Ecuador

Purple-throated woodstar (Calliphlox mitchellii) male in flight. This is a type of hummingbird. Hummingbirds are small birds that feed on the nectar of plants

HUMMINGBIRD. Batik design of a hummingbird feeding at a hibiscus, from Saint Kitts, Leeward Islands, West Indies

AUDUBON: HUMMINGBIRD. Rufous (or ruff-necked) hummingbird, from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: HUMMINGBIRD. Annas (or Columbian) hummingbird, from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Hummingbird, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Female calliope Hummingbird (Stellula calliope) hovering, near Oliver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus), near Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, North America

USA, Arizona. Broad-billed hummingbird male hovering by flower

Black-chinned Humingbird, Archilochus alexandri, male, Arizona, USA

Juvenile male Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight, Archilochus colubris, Kentucky

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

USA, Colorado, Summit County, Heeney. Back view close-up of female rufous hummingbird in flight. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Costas Hummingbird, Calypte costae, young male in flight feeding on Yellow Trumpet Flower(Tecoma stans), Tuscon, Arizona, USA

South America, Costa Rica, Sarapiqui, La Selva Biological Station. Portrait of rufous-tailed hummingbird on verbena branch

Ecuador, Tandayapa Bird Lodge. Sparkling violet-ear hummingbird singing in the rain. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingi) female, Cloud forest, Tapichalaca Reserve, Southern Ecuador, South America

Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingi) male, Cloud Forest, Tapichalaca Reserve, Southern Ecuador, South America

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight

Ruby-throated hummingbird in flight at thistle flower, Archilochus colubris

Red-footed Plumeleteer Chalybura urochrysia male Costa Rica

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia t tzacatl) El Valle Panama

Female rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) perched, Routt National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Violet-crowned hummingbird (Amazilia violiceps) in flight, Patagonia, Arizona, United States of America, North America

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Hummingbird, Mid flight, Mindo, Ecuador

Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) opening wings, Costa Rica, Central America

Male Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna), near Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Calliope hummingbird (Stellula calliope) perched, near Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada, North America

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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.