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orthorhyncus cristatus

  1. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    In the middle of a rain shower (and therefore a lot less light), this bird was feeding from the flowers of whatever palm this was.
    • njlarsen
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    • grand etang grenada orthorhyncus cristatus orthorhyncus cristatus emigrans
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: The Caribbean
  2. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Perhaps not technically the best, but this flight shot shows the brilliant glittering colors on its crest when the light hits it just right. Usually the crest appears black. Of the four subspecies, those on the Grenadines are "O. c. emigrans" characterized by green crest tipped bright...
    • jmorlan
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    • antillean crested hummingbird bequia island orthorhyncus cristatus saint vincent and the grenadines.
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: The Caribbean
  3. Antillean Crested Hummingbird P1280559.jpg

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird P1280559.jpg

    A second image from the other day.
    • njlarsen
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    • 1bb antillean crested hummingbird barbados orthorhyncus cristatus woodbourne
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: The Caribbean
  4. Antillean Crested Hummingbird female

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird female

    • njlarsen
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    • antillean crested hummingbird barbados female orthorhyncus cristatus st. michael strathclyde
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: The Caribbean
  5. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    • njlarsen
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    • antillean crested hummingbird dominica orthorhyncus cristatus savane paille
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: The Caribbean
  6. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    I have found it difficult to get a decent shot of this gorgeous bird while reflecting light from his crestthis is the first.
    • Ronsphotos
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    • antigua antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: The Caribbean
  7. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    I finally managed to get an acceptable shot of this little guy. He is so fast and flighty that he has been a major challenge.
    • Ronsphotos
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    • antigua antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: The Caribbean
  8. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    I caught this little guy in a Flamboyant tree and didn't notice his shining crest until I downloaded the photos. Sometimes you get lucky!
    • Ronsphotos
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    • antigua antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: The Caribbean
  9. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    This little guy is very quick and an infrequent visitor, as the Green-Throated Carib chases him away every time he dares to visit.
    • Ronsphotos
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    • antigua antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: The Caribbean
  10. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    • jimmmer
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    • antillean crested hummingbird barbados hummingbirds orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: The Caribbean
  11. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    It's so nice when he stops for a second.
    • Ronsphotos
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    • antigua antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: The Caribbean
  12. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    I revisited some older photos today. This one I do not believe I have uploaded before.
    • njlarsen
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    • antillean crested hummingbird dominica orthorhyncus cristatus savane paille
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: The Caribbean
  13. Antillean Crested Hummingbird (female)

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird (female)

    This one wanted her picture taken and posed for a few shots.
    • Ronsphotos
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    • antigua antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: The Caribbean
  14. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus exilis) Four subspecies are recognized including the nominate. Only subspecies exilis is mapped for Puerto Rico. Photographed in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, USA. Urban setting, disturbed tropical lowland rainforest at ca. 20 m (66 ft) elevation.
    • Stanley Jones
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    • antillean crested hummingbird cristatus fajardo orthorhyncus orthorhyncus cristatus puerto rico usa
    • Comments: 20
    • Category: The Caribbean
  15. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    • falcon57
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    • antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: The Caribbean
  16. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    A male Antillean Crested hummingbird resting for a few seconds.
    • dcaron
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    • "antillean crested hummingbird" hummigbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: The Caribbean
  17. Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Juvenile/Female?)

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Juvenile/Female?)

    Saw plenty of males on a recent trip to Grenada (no decent images though) but would be grateful for confirmation that this is an AC Hummingbird.
    • crrlb001
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    • antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: The Caribbean
  18. Antillean Crested Hummingbird, male

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird, male

    • njlarsen
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    • antillian crested hummingbird dominica male orthorhyncus cristatus savane paille
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: The Caribbean
  19. St. Thomas, USVI Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    St. Thomas, USVI Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Great late afternoon bird watching on the porch.
    • Foxinsane
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    • antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus st. thomas tropical united states virgin islands
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: The Caribbean
  20. USVI St. Thomas Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    USVI St. Thomas Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    I haven't seen one any larger than 2 inches long, these little guys are so much fun to watch especially in the battles over sugar water, with two other types of hummingbirds we have and the bananaquits.
    • Foxinsane
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    • orthorhyncus cristatus usvi "antillean crested" hummingbird tropical "st. thomas"
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: The Caribbean
  21. Antillean Crested Hummingbird, Male

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird, Male

    • njlarsen
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    • antillean crested hummingbird dominica male orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: The Caribbean
  22. Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird

    ANTILLAEN CRESTED HUMMINGBIRD Orthorhyncus cristatus 8.5-9.5cm. (MALE) Found throught the Lesser Antilleas and Puerto Rico. The northern Lesser Antillean species has a green crest while the southern species has a vivid blue crest when seen face on (male only). This photograph was taken in Barbados.
    • Jonathan Farmer
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    • antillaen crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: The Caribbean
  23. Antillean Crested Hummingbird (male)

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird (male)

    Small and quick.
    • Jonathan Farmer
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    • antillean crested hummingbird (male) orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: The Caribbean
  24. Antillean Crested Hummingbird (female)

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird (female)

    about 3.5 inches long
    • Jonathan Farmer
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    • antillean crested hummingbird (female) orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: The Caribbean
  25. Antillean Crested Hummingbird (female)

    Antillean Crested Hummingbird (female)

    Small and fairly shy.
    • Jonathan Farmer
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    • antillean crested hummingbird orthorhyncus cristatus
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: The Caribbean
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