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Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (juv)
I'm pretty sure this is a juvenile and not a female because of the postocular spot faintly visible.
Habitat
Garden feeder
Location
PAX Guest House, Trinidad
Date taken
14 March 2024
Scientific name
Chrysolampis mosquitus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 90D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II US
superb photo with great details and perfectly showing that wonderful tail pattern, Peter, a real beauty, many tfs!!
 
Stunning back view showing its "almost" transparent wing feathers. Perfect lightweight construction made by mother nature.
 
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What a beautiful tail he has Peter and you really seem to have captured all the detail of it too.

A fabulous picture my friend - thanks.
 
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Very impressive close-up back view of this youngster. Great stop-action, focus, clarity, and image quality. Superb Peter!
 
Terrific details captured with that of the wings and tail special, Peter.

Awesome shot!
 

Media information

Category
The Caribbean
Added by
peterday
Date added
View count
116
Comment count
11

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 90D
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
300.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
12800
Filename
2478 Hummingbird, Ruby-topaz (juv) Chrysolampis mosquitus.jpg
File size
237.9 KB
Date taken
Thu, 14 March 2024 5:22 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 819px

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