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Giant Hummingbird
Rodrigo Reyes

Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas)

The largest hummingbird. Up to 24cm long!
Juvenile Male.
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Location
Cajn del Maipo, C Chile
Date taken
January 2008
Scientific name
Patagona gigas
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Wow! That is big. Hope it is not as aggressive as the much smaller Anna's hummingbird we have around here...

Excellent shot! :clap:
 
madamcoolpix
Superb, Rodrigo, great detail and an unusual plumage to show, which makes this post really interesting! Very well done!!! :t: :clap: :loveme:

(And yes, our Little Egret is very similar to your Snowy Egret... I think the main difference is the hue and extention of the yellow lores. Thank you for your comment on my Egret! ;))
 
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Great shoot Rodrigo!! we have them here in the ecuadorean andes, they are quite a sight.
Well done, they are not easy to capture on film. Thanks.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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