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Magenta-Throated Woodstar female

Calliphlox bryantae

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

The female is 3 cm long and lacks the male’s long tail. Her plumage is generally like the male’s but her throat is grey-buff instead of magenta, and the tail sides are rufous.

Habitat:

Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Reference Links:

Magenta-throated Woodstar - Calliphlox bryantae by René Lortie : relo101779

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Comments (2)
The MnMs
Yes, thanks beaker98. For these series of hummies I was able to make pics in a more natural set up. I have a few more coming ;-)
beaker98
Wow! Great series Marta! What a lovely little girl:)

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