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Sparkling Violetear
Stanley Jones

Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans)

Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans coruscans) Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Cusco Department, Per. Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation. September 2018
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Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation.
Location
Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Colibri coruscans
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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Mmmmm..... he's a right stunner, isn't he. Such a lovely picture you've taken of this beautiful hummingbird Stanley.

Wonderful work my friend.
 
Kits
You do find some gorgeous birds, Stanley, and this one is no exception. Such rich colours!
 
bievreJJ
marvelous iridescent colors!!! wonderful photo of this pretty colibri, captured in a superb setting, top quality photo, Stanley, many tfs!!!
 
jbpixels
Brilliant close-up of this sparkling violetear beautifully presenting its shiny belly.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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