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Plain-bellied Emerald
HelenB

Plain-bellied Emerald (Amazilia leucogaster)

This lovely hummingbird was seen on the main island -Ile Royale, in the Salvation Islands group, off French Guiana.
This is the group of islands where France had the infamous penal colony, known as Devil's Island. Our cruise ship stopped here for the day and we were ferried ashore by ship's tender. We thought we weren't going to see many birds, as we arrived late in the morning, but after 3pm quite a few interesting species came out to play!
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Habitat
tropical forest
Location
Ile Royale, off French Guiana
Date taken
10 March 2008
Scientific name
Amazilia leucogaster
Equipment used
Canon Rebel T1i, 100-400mm IS USM lens
Stanley Jones
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Gorgeous hummingbird seemingly up soaking up some sun's rays. Brilliant colors, focus, detail, and setting. First-rate Helen!!!
 

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