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Costa's Hummingbird (M)
UncleGus_24

Costa's Hummingbird (M) (Calypte costae)

Hi Folks; Another from my archives. Captured tis little male Costa's Hummingbird at Kubo B&B, Madera Canyon, AZ.
The Costa's Hummingbird is a species of hummingbird. The Costa's Hummingbird is very small, a mature adult growing to only 3-3 inches in length
Habitat
Mountainous, 5500'
Location
Madera Canyon, AZ
Date taken
2009
Scientific name
Calypte costae
Equipment used
Olympus E-3, Zuiko 70-300mm 140-600 Equiv.
Marvelous capture of this great hummer. you've really caught the color in the gorget. Lovely!
 
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A stunning stop-action image of this little jewel Gus. Beautifully captured.
 
Wonderful angle, expression, colours and detail. Magnificent work, Gus !!!
 

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