Frilled Coquette (Lophornis magnificus)

Frilled Coquette (Lophornis magnificus)

For some strange reason I never got to see the gorgeous male frilled coquette (Lophornis magnificus), so this female is the only of the species I encountered…


White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis)

White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis)

White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis) is one of many species of hummingbird visiting the feeders at Hotel do Ype. Altitude: 1021 metres. It…


Brazilian Ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda)

Brazilian Ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda)

Brazilian ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda) is one of many species of hummingbird visiting the feeders at Hotel do Ype. Just a tiny difference in angle, an the…


Black-eared Fairy (Heliothryx auritus)

Black-eared Fairy (Heliothryx auritus)

Some birds are so well camouflaged that you can only see them when they move. This small black-eared fairy (Heliothryx auritus) blends perfectly against the…