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Magnificent hummingbird (males)

Eugenes fulgens

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

11-14 cm long hummingbirds. The colors depend on the light. Mostly green with a dark violet crown and a turquoise throat. Little white spot behind the eye. Female is shown in next spotting.

Habitat:

Paraiso Quetzal, area San Gerardo de Dota/Cerro de la Muerte.

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Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
RolandoMarínMonge
si bellísimos, tenemos unas 52 especies de colibríes, y todos preciosos.
The MnMs
Gracias Rolando! ¡Los colibries son preciosos! Me alegro mucho encontrarme tantos en Costa Rica :-)

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PublishedJuly 6, 2014

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