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Green-crowned Brilliant

Heliodoxa jacula

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Description:

Large and robust hummingbird, resident breeder in the highlands from Costa Rica to western Ecuador. ...The male is 13 cm. and weighs 9.5 oz, and the female 12 cm. and 8 oz. straight bill and strong legs.

Habitat:

Cloud Forest

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PublishedJanuary 18, 2012

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