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Wedge-tailed Hummingbirds
Wedge-tailed Hillstars (Oreotrochilus adela) Two females, one male.
Habitat
Altiplano, desert habitat with scattered xerophytic shrubs and cacti at 3,487 m (11,440 ft) elevation.
Location
La Quiaca, Jujuy Province, Argentina,
Date taken
October 2019
Scientific name
Oreotrochilus adela
Equipment used
Canon
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Agree with Ann LOL

What an amazing picture this is Stanley, and such a rare species for the Gallery too.

We don't have a picture of a female, nor a flight image!!! Many thanks for sharing this one with us - I'll upload it to The Opus shortly.
 
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A beauty of a detailed action shot, setting and capture Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
An excellent triple action shot Stanley! stunning detail and colours...great setting too, well done, tfs :t:
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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