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Tolima Blossomcrown
C B Allen

Tolima Blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi)

Scarce endemic hummingbird. Seems this is the new/current "go-to" site for both this species and Tolima Dove. This hummer doesn't attend feeders but the gardens are very well planted with suitable nectar source flowers. We found the first one 30 seconds after arriving! A bit late in the day when we arrived so not easy to photograph in flight.
Habitat
Gardens adjoining mainly secondary growth forest in foothills of Eastern Andes
Location
R.N. El Retorno De Los Colibríes (Tolima, Colombia)
Date taken
6th November 2023
Scientific name
Anthocephala berlepschi
Equipment used
OMDS/OM-1 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/160 f6.3 ISO 3200
Supporter
Another gorgeous hummingbird species. This guy looks to be letting its rivals to back off. Great action and behavioral picture CBAllen!
 
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Opus Editor
Supporter
Thanks so much Chris. All three images no added to the Opus article.

Much appreciated.
 

Media information

Category
Central & South America & Mexico
Added by
C B Allen
Date added
View count
441
Comment count
8

Image metadata

Device
OM Digital Solutions OM-1
Aperture
ƒ/6.3
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/160 second(s)
ISO
3200
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
PB061581_DxO.jpg
File size
4 MB
Date taken
Mon, 06 November 2023 4:17 PM
Dimensions
2746px x 2059px

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