Identification Please (1 Viewer)

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meggykewpie

New member

• Jun 1, 2006

• #1

Hey Guys, I am new here, and I need help with an identification. I was looking through clipart.com when I stumbled upon this image of a magnificent bird that I want to use for my website. Before I commit to purchasing the image, could someone possibly identify it for me? I think it may be some type of bird of paradise, but I really don't know. What do you guys think. Thanks a million people!
~Meg

http://clipartreview.com/_gallery/_LG/945521.jpg

 

David FG

The Big Dipper

• Jun 1, 2006

• #2

It's a Hummingbird: a Loddiges' Racquet-tail (Loddigesia mirabilis) I think, though no doubt someone more expert in Hummingbirds will correct me if I am wrong (which is eminently possible).

Welcome to Bird Forum, by the way.

 

Rasmus Boegh

BF member

• Jun 1, 2006

• #3

David is absolutely right, although I don't remember anybody calling it Loddiges' Racquet-tail before. It's usually called the Marvellous Spatuletail. It is endemic to a small area in northern Peru and the males (as the one on the drawing) looks absolutely stunning in flight - almost like a small hummingbird follewed by two bees! Here's are two photos and some info:

http://www.montereybay.com/creagrus/spatuletail.html

 

robinm

Registered User

• Jun 1, 2006

• #4

Hi Meg,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin. Glad you got the ID sorted :t:

 

Katy Penland

Well-known member

• Jun 1, 2006

• #5

Hi, Meg! Another warm welcome to you from BirdForum!

Whoa, what a wonderful bird! Would love to see that one flying in person! :t:

 

David FG

The Big Dipper

• Jun 1, 2006

• #6

Rasmus Boegh said:

David is absolutely right, although I don't remember anybody calling it Loddiges' Racquet-tail before. It's usually called the Marvellous Spatuletail. It is endemic to a small area in northern Peru and the males (as the one on the drawing) looks absolutely stunning in flight - almost like a small hummingbird follewed by two bees! Here's are two photos and some info:

http://www.montereybay.com/creagrus/spatuletail.html

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I was relying on a rather old book. Is the scientific name still current?

 

Rasmus Boegh

BF member

• Jun 1, 2006

• #7

David FG said:

I was relying on a rather old book. Is the scientific name still current?

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Yes, it is still Loddigesia mirabilis (which was why I recognized it).

And before I forget; Meg - welcome to BF.

 

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meggykewpie

New member

• Jun 2, 2006

• #8

hey guys! thanks so much for the help. Yes it is a magnificent species. Thanks for the warm welcome as well!

 

Vinch

Vinch

• Jun 2, 2006

• #9

Into French, this hummingbird is called " Loddigésie Admirable ".

 

Carlos U

Well-known member

• Jun 2, 2006

• #10

According to HBW5, other common names of this rare and threatened hummingbird are:

Marvellous Racquet-tailed Hummingbird
Peruvian Racquet-tailed Hummingbird
Loddige's Spatuletail