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Antillean Crested Hummingbird (female)
Tord

Antillean Crested Hummingbird (female) (Orthorhyncus cristatus)

Although the crest is not visible I believe it is this species. If I am wrong please let me know and I will correct the photo title.
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Habitat
Garden
Location
Guadeloupe
Date taken
March 2010
Scientific name
Orthorhyncus cristatus
Equipment used
Olympus E520 70-300
Stanley Jones
Supporter
A beautiful picture of this gorgeous female feeding on those red flowers. Excellent stop-action, focus, color, lighting, and detail. Well done!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
What a pretty lady that is.

A cracking shot of her too Tord. Very well done.

D
 
njlarsen
Opus Editor
Supporter
Agree with the others, yes it is a female Ant. Crested Hummer. Only the males show the crest.

Also agree it is a nice photo!

Niels
 

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The Caribbean
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