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Green Hermit (male)
Stanley Jones

Green Hermit (male) (Phaethornis guy)

Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy subsp. coruscus) Male, species sexually dimorphic. Nectaring the Red Passionflower. Wilson Botanical Gardens, southeast of San Vito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Landscaped grounds from 1,000-1,100 m (3,281-3,609 ft).
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Habitat
Botanical Gardens, landscaped grounds from 1,000-1,100 m (3,281-3,609 ft).
Location
Wilson Botanical Gardens, southeast of San Vito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
Date taken
February 2015
Scientific name
Phaethornis guy
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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A beautiful bird in a pretty setting. Things don't get much better in a picture do they Stanley!!

Wonderful work my friend.
 
firecrest15
I really like this one Stanley. I think leaving in some of the environmental aspects really enhances the bird (especially in the tropics). I also love Hermits!
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
What a smokin' stop-action shot this is Stanley! A fantastic setting too. A great image.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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