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Shining Sunbeam
C B Allen

Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis)

Locally numerous high-elevation hummingbird. Often quite aggressive in defending favoured flowers (and feeders). This one of nearly a dozen at this site.
Habitat
Semi-arid montane ridge and cloud forest.
Location
Giles Fuertes ProAves reserve
Date taken
7th November 2023
Scientific name
Aglaeactis cupripennis
Equipment used
OMDS/OM-1 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/1600 f5.6 ISO 3200

Media information

Category
Central & South America & Mexico
Added by
C B Allen
Date added
View count
305
Comment count
5

Image metadata

Device
OM Digital Solutions OM-1
Aperture
ƒ/5.5999999046326
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1600 second(s)
ISO
3200
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
PB070236.jpg
File size
2.5 MB
Date taken
Tue, 07 November 2023 9:10 AM
Dimensions
2598px x 1948px

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