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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

Amazilia tzacatl

Photo by Tom15
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Description:

The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird that breeds from east-central Mexico, through Central America and Colombia, east to western Venezuela and south through western Ecuador to near the border with Peru. Wikipedia

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Comments (3)
Tom15
Thanks gatorfellows and Maria. It was in a bush right in front of the visitor center at the Lancetilla Botanical Gardens.
Maria dB
Great spotting with the nest!

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013

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