Hummers in Guayabamba, Ecuador (1 Viewer)

Ecuadorrebel

Writer, Photographer, Guide

• Nov 8, 2009

• #1

Recently spotted two hummers in Guayabamba, Ecuador, about 40 k north of Quito. Altitude would be about 2500m and is a very arid area. The first one I suspect is a either a Rufus-Tailed Hummingbird or an Amazilla hummingbird. I would go with the former because I did not see any white on its chest while it was flying. The other I am at a loss. I have included both a front and rear view for identification. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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SteveC_07

Well-known member

• Nov 8, 2009

• #2

I don't know what these are and they are not showing up in my North American field guides. I just wanted to say that these are very spectacular photos. And, do you know what kind of flower that is in the first photo?

 

billsbirding

Well-known member

• Nov 8, 2009

• #3

That stunner in shots #2 and #3 is a Western Emerald (if I'm not mistaken)

 

birdboybowley

Well-known member.....apparently so ;)

• Nov 8, 2009

• #4

Rufous-tailed for 1

 

Ecuadorrebel

Writer, Photographer, Guide

• Nov 8, 2009

• #5

Hummers

Thanks everyone for the confirmation on the Rufous-tailed and the id on the Western Emerald. With 130 different hummers to choose from it is difficult to narrow down sometimes. Especially since "The Birds of Ecuador" didn't have a full photo of the Western Emerald. Needed help from someone with a little more experience.

Sorry Steve, don´t know the id on the flower but I will see if I can find out.

Thanks again to all