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14-NOV-2012 Dick Keely

Humming Birds

Tandayapa Lodge, Quito, Ecuador

Western Emerald + Sparkling Violet-ear

The Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. Alternatively, it has been considered as a subspecies of either the Blue-tailed Emerald, C. mellisugus, or the Red-billed Emerald, C. gibsoni. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

The Sparkling Violet-ear (Colibri coruscans) is widespread in the highlands of northern and western South America, including a large part of the Andes (from Argentina and northwards), the Venezuelan Coastal Range and the Tepuis. It occurs in a wide range of semi-open habitats, even in gardens and parks within major cities such as Quito, and is often the commonest species of hummingbird in its range. It is most abundant near coniferous or evergreen eucalyptus forests. It is highly vocal and territorial.

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sue anne01-Dec-2012 19:18
Beautifully caught together. V
Wilfred Marissen01-Dec-2012 12:23
Great to have two hummers in one shot!
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