This is a Violet-crowned Woodnymph perched on a Heliconia blossom. A common sight to see hummers of different species visiting these blossoms in the morning to gather nectar, water and any hapless insects that came for the nectar and drown in the water. This picture was taken in Tapir Valley Reserve in northern Costa Rica. This reserve is another example of private citizens pooling money, purchasing land and restoring it to original forest.
Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Country Costa Rica
Location Tapir Valley Reserve, Costa Rica
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild
- Created Timestamp01/01/1970 00:00:00
Beautiful shot.
Thank you. Considering many of your great photos, I consider that high praise.
What a pretty bird.
Just a stunning pic of the Violet-crowned Hummer on the flower! Congrats!
I never knew there were so many variations of this species.
There are over 300 species, all in the Western Hemisphere-there are no hummers in Europe, Africa or Asia. Most of the hummer species live between 10 degrees north and south latitude. They vary in size between the Bee Hummingbird of Cuba (about the size of a large bumble bee) to the Giant Hummingbird of South America (about the size of a Robin). IMO truly a marvel of nature.
Gorgeous!