Medium-sized rail restricted to high-elevation marshes in the Andes of Colombia. Unlikely to be confused in small range. Gray below and brown above with bright red bill and legs. Sexes similar. Like most rails, often remains hidden among marshy grasses. This elusive bird stayed hidden behind grasses requiring the use of manual focus.
This one was photographed in Colombia guided by Neotropic Photo Tours.
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Unmistakable. This ridiculous hummingbird has the longest bill in relation to its body size of any bird in the world. In addition to the striking bill, look for the overall muted green body color with a bronzy head. Found in the temperate zone of the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia, from around 2,500m to 3,500m. Occurs in montane forest and edges, where it uses its bill to feed from long tubular flowers.
This one was photographed in Colombia guided by Neotropic Photo Tours.
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Unmistakable. This ridiculous hummingbird has the longest bill in relation to its body size of any bird in the world. In addition to the striking bill, look for the overall muted green body color with a bronzy head. Found in the temperate zone of the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia, from around 2,500m to 3,500m. Occurs in montane forest and edges, where it uses its bill to feed from long tubular flowers.
This one was photographed in Colombia guided by Neotropic Photo Tours. It provides a closer more detailed view of this iconic bird.
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Large and dazzling hummingbird found in the Andes of northern Colombia and barely into western Venezuela. Males look dark at a distance, but are unmistakable in good light: dark blackish head and breast with a green forecrown, a purplish-blue throat patch, and a glittering purplish-pink belly. On females, look for a buffy throat, a purplish-pink belly, and a long straight bill. Occurs in montane forests, edges, and gardens.
This one was photographed in Colombia guided by Neotropic Photo Tours.
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An unmistakable small tanager with bright red-orange face that fades to yellow on the crown and nape. Also note black ear patch, black back, opalescent greenish underparts and shoulder patch, and tawny vent. East slope birds are brighter red on the face, whereas west slope birds are more orange. Occurs from about 1,200–2,500 m, within forest or at edges or clearings. Found in pairs or small groups within mixed-species flocks, usually in the canopy.
This one was photographed in Colombia guided by Neotropic Photo Tours.
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