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Violet-capped Woodnymph
kitefarrago

Violet-capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis)

By far the most conspicuous hummingbird on the property we were visiting, although Festive Coquettes were almost as numerous. Being larger these woodnymphs were happy to sit more in the open, however.
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Habitat
Atlantic rain forest
Location
nr Itamambuca, Sao Paulo State, Brazil
Date taken
05/08/2015
Scientific name
Thalurania glaucopis
Equipment used
Sony A77, 70-300G
KC Foggin
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Oh my! You're killing me with all these beautiful birds and your expert photography skills K!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Cor!!!! He's a right stunner, isn't he Andrea.

Oh my what a great picture you've got of him too. Very well done lass.
 

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