Favourite Hummingbird (1 Viewer)

Max Levy

Well-known member

• Apr 4, 2009

• #1

I don't know if this has already been done, but what is everyone's favourite hummingbird that they've seen?
I think I'd have to go for Volcano Hummingbird which I saw in Volcan Baru national park, Panama last year. Not the best looking hummer I've seen but still pretty good as well as the tiny size and perfect habitat (I mean a Volcano Hummingbird on a volcano!!) made it something really special. :t:

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

Staff member

Supporter

• Apr 5, 2009

• #2

Whichever one is in my field of view at the time!o
Seriously a very difficult question to answer. Maybe the Calliope, I don't see them often, but I really like how the gorget looks like it has strings, and they are so tiny!

 

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Dave B Smith

Well-known member

• Apr 5, 2009

• #3

Bearded Helmetcrest! A resident of the Andean paramo.

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

Staff member

Supporter

• Apr 5, 2009

• #4

Dave, talk about a bad hair day! What a little bill he has for a hummingbird, I'd never seen a photo of one before this.

 

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humminbird

Well-known member

• Apr 5, 2009

• #5

My favorites:
Of those I have seen I would have to say Green-breasted Mango, though in general my favorite of any bird is the one I am looking at!

 

Max Levy

Well-known member

• Apr 5, 2009

• #6

Thanks to everyone for their responses, all beautiful hummers. The Bearded Helmetcrest stands out the most for me though, I'd love to see one of those!

 

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Eduardo Amengual

• Apr 5, 2009

• #7

Can't decide between Snowcap
http://www.antpitta.com/images/photos/hummers/Snowcap.jpg
or Rufous-crested Coquette
http://www.geocities.com/xenornis/images/Rufous-crested-Coquette.jpg

 

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trey

Young birder

• Apr 6, 2009

• #8

Sword-Billed Hummingbird! Coquettes are cool to though

 

rbroadwell

Well-known member

• Apr 6, 2009

• #9

I haven't seen many, but I saw these in Dominica, and I so far they are at the top of my list. Purple throated carib and antillean crested (I think).

 

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Chris D

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• Apr 6, 2009

• #10

Rufous for here----for their sheer insanity. When we were in Ecuador (57 species seen)
--it's a tough call-- the wife loved Booted Racket-tails - I'd probably pick Violet Tailed Sylph or any of the Hermits. No, can't decide. Even if you never go - I'd advise having the field guide at home for it's mind-blowing contents.

http://www.amazon.com/Birds-Ecuador...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239045285&sr=1-1

 

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Dave B Smith

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• Apr 7, 2009

• #11

Lisa W said:

(ref Bearded Helmetcrest) What a little bill he has for a hummingbird, I'd never seen a photo of one before this.

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Lisa,
Custom tailored for the small flowers in the Paramo!

All,
Agree Sword-billed (who I spent many unsuccessful hours looking for), Snowcap, Booted Racket-tails, and any Coquetes are really cool birds!

 

Chris D

Well-known member

• Apr 7, 2009

• #12

where were you looking for Sword-Bills?

 

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Dogged

Active member

• Apr 8, 2009

• #13

Dave B Smith said:

Bearded Helmetcrest! A resident of the Andean paramo.

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That is an amazing photo of an extraordinary bird. Bravo.

 

D. Taylor

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• Apr 8, 2009

• #14

My favorite is the Ruby-throat....cause that is the only one I have ever seen. Wish we did have more species but I am happy just having these around. Amazing little birds.

 

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Dave B Smith

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• Apr 8, 2009

• #15

Dogged said:

That is an amazing photo of an extraordinary bird. Bravo.

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Amazing photo - wish it was mine!

 

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Dave B Smith

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• Apr 8, 2009

• #16

Chris D said:

where were you looking for Sword-Bills?

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On the hotel grounds and environs of Los Frailes in the Venezuelan Andes. Beautiful area and some great birds but no Sword-bills for us.

 

Chris D

Well-known member

• Apr 9, 2009

• #17

Gonna have a cold rain this afternoon. It'll be crazy at the feeders.

 

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humminbird

Well-known member

• Apr 9, 2009

• #18

Rain? You will have to define that term for those of us here in Central Texas!

 

mcali

Well-known member

• Apr 9, 2009

• #19

Easy - Marvelous Spatuletail.

 

Chris D

Well-known member

• Apr 9, 2009

• #20

'Falls' under the category of "Non-Staining Wet Stuff". Our's will end soon. Only to start up again next November. Some times it comes in a cold white solid form. Not too sure about that stuff. Here's an El Nino' shot from June 97.

 

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