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Sparkling Violetear
Stanley Jones

Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans)

Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans coruscans) This common but striking species of hummingbird is pictured with another common species of stingless bee.
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Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation.
Location
Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Colibri coruscans
Equipment used
Canon
Donald Talbott
WOW! Brilliant capture of this beautiful Hummingbird Stanley, and you got the Bug two 🐜 mate. Tfs.
 
j toon
a brilliant double capture there stan with awesome colors...well done and many thanks buddy....
 
bievreJJ
WOW!!! unbelievable capture, Stanley!!! perfect timing to get this super sharp photo of the two together, congratulations, many tfs!!!
 
Kits
Good gracious, Stanley! Not only do you have a perfect capture of the beautiful bird, but a perfect capture of the bee! Amazing work!
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
Supporter
A beauty of a detailed and timed shot Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Bye, bye stingless bee ;)

This is such a colorful and beautiful hummingbird Stanley and a great capture guy!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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