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Purple-throated Mountain Gem female and flower, Costa Rica
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Purple-throated Mountain Gem female and flower, Costa Rica (Lampornis calolaemus)

This was one of several Purple-throated Mountain Gems I saw when birding the El Copal Biological Reserve in Costa Rica. The plantings at the buildings attracted 13 species of hummingbirds!
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Habitat
foothill rainforest edge
Location
El Copal, Costa Rica
Date taken
5/29/2010
Scientific name
Lampornis calolaemus
Equipment used
Coolpix 4800 with Swarovski 65mm

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Central & South America & Mexico
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