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Red-billed Streamertail (male)

Trochilus polytmus

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My husband and I were staying at a resort in Negril, and I had to go out one morning to see if I could photograph the wonderful little hummers I'd noticed buzzing around. These were the best photos I took of them. They make a whirring sound as they fly because of those 2 long tail feathers (this fellow had broken one of his).

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Jonathan Sequeira
It is an ornamental banana.... http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSK8OyZidFxNbFK_WpyqLUtNBWggZ-G4hW6Gj2L2IuGUvvpOT9x
CherylRutherford
Thank you, Sarah! No, it isn't a banana. I am not sure what the plant is; it had a big pink flower and large waxy leaves. You can see it a bit in the first photo, and more in the second one.
1Sarah2
Both beautiful pictures! Is that a banana?

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