Costa's Hummingbird 1
by Shoal Hollingsworth
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Costa's Hummingbird 1
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Shoal Hollingsworth
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Description
This species is very small, a mature adult growing to only 3–3.5 in (7.6–8.9 cm) in length. The male Costa's has a mainly green back and flanks, a small black tail and wings, and patches of white below their gorgeted throat and tail. Its most distinguishing feature is its vibrant purple cap and throat with the throat feathers flaring out and back behind its head. The female Costa's hummingbird is not as distinct as the male, having grayish-green above with a white underbelly.
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January 21st, 2019
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Comments (16)
Kathryn Jones
Tiny, but powerful! I hear that they are not so easily intimidated?
Shoal Hollingsworth replied:
Thank you Kathryn, I have never seen them intimidated to be honest. They are pretty fierce
Cindy Treger
Shoal, revisiting this little beauty. It looks just like our ruby-throated hummers. f/l
William Tasker
Great job freezing its face! Thank you for submitting this fine nature shot to Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography group, where the image is now featured on the home page. L/F
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wow i found this amazing capture very impressive Shoal!! i could see how high speed their wings are moving. it is stunning to see how much fine details of the hummingbird you captured here. beautiful image!! L/F
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