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Amazilia Hummingbird
Stanley Jones

Amazilia Hummingbird (Amazilia amazilia)

Amazilia Hummingbird (Amazilia amazilia subsp. dumerlii) Sexes similar. Photographed in Chaparr a private ecological reserve, ca. 60-70 km east of Chiclayo, Lambayeque Department, Peru. Departments are equivalent to states in the USA. Equatorial dry forest composed of desert scrub and cacti at ca. 29 m (95 ft) elevation. The reserve lies at the base of Cerro Chaparr which rises to 1,342 m (4,403 ft) in elevation.
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Habitat
Equatorial dry forest composed of desert scrub and cacti at ca. 29 m (95 ft) elevation
Location
Chaparr a private ecological reserve, ca. 60-70 km east of Chiclayo, Lambayeque Department, Peru.
Date taken
November 2013
Scientific name
Amazilia amazilia
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Supporter
A beautiful image of yet another seldom seen species here in the Gallery. Beautifully captured Stanley.
 
S K Gudi
fantastic capture of this colorful, lovely bird Stanley!!! Great job. Is it snowing in Peru also?
 
mali
Thats one beautiful wee Hummer...Super capture Stan, good job buddy.
 
Tockman
What a little beauty Stanley! superb detail, colours and pose, well done mate :t:
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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Stanley Jones
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