Magenta-throated Woodstar or Ruby-throated Hummingbird (1 Viewer)

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49bentley

Well-known member

• Mar 16, 2019

• #1

Can someone please help identify this bird as a Magenta-throated Woodstar or Ruby-throated Hummingbird? Taken in Monteverde Costa Rica in January. My first thought is Magenta-throated Woodstar.
Thanks
Chris

 

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njlarsen

Gallery Moderator

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• Mar 16, 2019

• #2

A side on view would be a better bet for id, but I am leaning the same way as you are.

Niels

 

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49bentley

Well-known member

• Mar 16, 2019

• #3

Thanks Niels. Unfortunately, its the only shot I got. These guys are fast, or I'm slow...lol

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Mar 16, 2019

• #4

I agree with the two of you.

 

Larry Sweetland

Formerly 'Larry Wheatland'

• Mar 16, 2019

• #5

That tail surely clinches it

 

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49bentley

Well-known member

• Mar 16, 2019

• #6

Thanks KC and Larry.