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Volcanic Jewels

Volcanic Jewels

Three subspecies of the tiny Volcano Hummingbird inhabit the highest elevations in Costa Rica. They are thought to no longer interbreed although they might still be able to. The females are nearly identical, while the males display different color gorgets.

Decorating Ideas - happiness at work

Decorating Ideas - happiness at work

New home for a Purple-throated Mountaingem.

A Stripe-throated Hermit story

A Stripe-throated Hermit story

A Stripe-thorated hummingbird courts in the jungle of Costa Rica.

A summer afternoon at a Ranthambore pond

A summer afternoon at a Ranthambore pond

Birds at a Ranthambore Pond in late June.

 


The 'Bird Brain' of a Cinnamon Hummingbird

The 'Bird Brain' of a Cinnamon Hummingbird

The Cinnamon Hummingbird displays some cunning abilities. It this a 'bird brain'?