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Sparkling Violetear

Colibri coruscans

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Really common in forest edge, open areas and towns in mountains.

Notes:

This photo was taken in my garden.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
KarenSaxton
That is stunning. We are planning to be in Quito on a tour - will have a couple afternoons on our own. Any good recommendations of places to spot(especially hummers).. parks or feeders at a cafe?
Helena k
Oh my gwoodnesh gwacious! Dat thang is so darn pretty! By the way, are you a kid or an adult? No reason asking. Please post more stwuff!
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2013

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