Quito, Ecuador, hummingbird (2 Viewers)

[Hamhed]

Two birding guides could not identify this. Puffleg is agreed on but vent is green so Sapphire-vented not considered an option. Greenish Puffleg suggested but patterns don’t match very well. Seen at San Jose de Puembo on August 15. Sorry for the backlit photos.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Currently in Mindo, Ecuador, staying at the Yellow House and having good tropical fun.

Steve

 

[THE_FERN]

Emerald-bellied?

 

[Maroon Jay]

Pufflegs usually have tails that are much longer than the wings when perched. Looks like a Western Emerald to me. Some emeralds also have a bit of white around the legs but not as much as a puffleg.

 

[Hamhed]

Using the most likely species seems to be the best route. The angle of the photo may have enhanced the white feathers in the belly with the branch hiding the fact that the bird is not a Puffleg. Despite the fact that I don’t see any photos online that show the white in the belly, we saw the Emerald elsewhere on the hotel grounds so they’re not very uncommon.
Thanks for the replies-
Steve

 

[THE_FERN]

I wasn't sure but the bill looked reddish on my phone---which would also favour the emerald

 

[Hamhed]

Yes, the bill definitely looks reddish in one photo but the top of the head shows a bit of red also. I passed that off as an effect of the back lighting. Neither eBird, nor our two guide books show the Emerald having any red in the bill. Our party of four are often finding poor representation in both guide books and eBird compared to birds we are seeing and photographing.
No complaints though. We’re in Ecuador for the first time and birding. Couldn’t be having more fun! Rio Silanche tomorrow with Julia Patino.

Steve