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Green Hermit hummingbirds have an elongated body and long beak which makes them uniquely able to be flexible in their approach to flowers and flight in general. 

 

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.

Expedición a la Península de Osa para fotografiar una hembra del colibrí Picohoz Coliverde cuando llegó a alimentar sus polluelos. Video en Ingles con subtítulos en español.

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Observamos este Picohoz Coliverde durante varios días mientras ella buscaba suficiente néctar de heliconias e insectos para alimentar a sus hambrientos polluelos. Después de alimentar a sus polluelos, volaba alrededor de su nido, inspeccionándolo en detalle...

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

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