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White-necked Jacobin

Florisuga mellivora

Photo by SteveWaldron
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

We found these wonderful hummingbirds to be quite common in the Caribbean foothill forests of Costa Rica from 700-1000m in elevation.

Habitat:

Rainforest, forest edge, gardens surrounded by forest.

Notes:

These little birds can be quite aggressive and when in a combative mood will flare out their brilliant white tails and hold them like broad fans.

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedJune 25, 2013

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