22 Nov 2018
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
The female white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) lacks the striking blue and white of the male, but as is the case with most female birds their duller…
22 Nov 2018
Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)
Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) is one of the larger species of hummingbirds. It's a common visitor of feeders and gardens in its range in Ecuador.……
21 Nov 2018
Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica)
Capturing a hummingbird perched for a prolonged time is not easy nor predictable as they perch only for brief moments between feeding and squabbling over…
21 Nov 2018
Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii)
There’s no mistake when you see the brightly red head of the male red-headed barbet (Eubucco bourcierii), which stands out in the green of the forest. Barbets…
21 Nov 2018
White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
A white-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) perched for a few seconds. Capturing a hummingbird perched for a prolonged time is not easy nor predictable as…
21 Nov 2018
Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala)
Silver-throated tanager (Tangara icterocephala) is commonly seen in its range in Ecuador, and frequently seen at feeding stations providing fruits. It sounds…
21 Nov 2018
Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala)
Silver-throated tanager (Tangara icterocephala) is commonly seen in its range in Ecuador, and frequently seen at feeding stations providing fruits. It sounds…
21 Nov 2018
Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)
A rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) perched for a few seconds. Capturing a hummingbird perched for a prolonged time is not easy nor predictable as…
21 Nov 2018
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)
In most species humanity has named them after traits of the male, but some go for the female, as is the case for the green honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)…
21 Nov 2018
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)
The female green honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) blends in well with the foliage. It sounds like this: Elevation: 1034 meters