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Speckled Hummingbird

Adelomyia melanogenys melanogenys

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

black patches around the eyes.

Habitat:

cloudforest, 2200m

Notes:

This hummingbird was taking a rest near a huge Abutilon bush near el refugio in Chicaque natural park.

Species ID Suggestions

Speckled Hummingbird

Adelomyia melanogenys

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (4)
Jacob Gorneau
Thank you, Fyn! I wasn't sure if the subspecies were very difficult to distinguish or not. :-)
Fyn Kynd
I agree with Jacob. I would suggest subspecies Adelomyia melanogenys melanogenys.
Jacob Gorneau
Lovely! Please verify this one, the tropical hummingbirds can be tricky!

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PublishedMay 4, 2013

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