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COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD PREENING
4Niles

COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD PREENING (Calypte costae)

Male Costa's Hummingbird preening on a branch of a flower arrangement on my back porch. He sits there while guarding the hummingbird feeder. Not a good sharer!
Habitat
My back porch
Location
Scottsdale, AZ USA
Date taken
7/6/12
Scientific name
Calypte costae
Equipment used
Canon 7D, 300mm 2.8L
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Oh what a gorgeous wee thing. A cracking shot this - I love it Niles, thanks.
 
Supporter
Fantastic closeup of this pint-sized hummingbird. Love the pose you captured here with great eye contact, feather detail, lighting, focus, dof, and color. Exceptional! Three fantastic Arizona posts today Larry!!!
 

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