Sparkling Violetears - at Ensifera Bird Watching - Peru.
The Sparkling Violetear is one of the most widely distributed species of hummingbird in the Andes, as it occurs from northern Venezuela south to northwestern Argentina; it also has an outpost on the tepuis of southern Venezuela and adjacent northern Brazil. In common with other species of violetear, it is not a bird of deep forest. Instead it is found at forest edge and open areas with scattered shrubs; it also adapts to nonnative flowering trees such as Eucalyptus. Sparkling Violetears are energetic songsters, and repeat their simple song for long periods of time.
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This Peruvian endemic is a large hummingbird with a long, forked tail. Males have colorful green and purple gorgets; the crown coloration of males varies by subspecies. Bearded Mountaineers inhabit dry montane scrub, bush-filled and lightly wooded areas, rocky outcrops, and gorges. They are rather cautious and are usually subordinate to other hummingbirds. Bearded Mountaineers either cling to or hover around flowers and continuously open and close their tails as they feed on nectar. Although Bearded Mountaineers are much sought after by birders, very little is known about the natural history of this attractive species. Very hard to photograph btw, but thanks to our guide Fisher Chavez, I was able to get a decent photo. I hope you appreciate it.
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Giant Hummingbird - Patagona gigas - 20–21 cm (8–8 1/4 in), bill 3.7–4.1 cm (1 1/2 in). Widespread and fairly common on west slope of Andes and in intermontane valleys, 2000–4300 m. Occupies open, relatively arid habitats: montane scrub, hedgerows, and open woods (including Polylepis). The largest hummingbird, and easily recognized by large size. Wingbeats noticeably slow; may be mistaken for Andean Swift (due to pale rump and wingbeat). Dull, with no gorget or brilliant colors but contrasting pale rump. Underparts variable, dull rufous or light rufous scaled with grayish brown. VOICE Call a squeaky, loud “heee.” Co, E, Bo, Ch.
It may not be sparkling and full of colors, but I got in love with this species! A truly giant hummingbird!
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Elliotomyia viridicauda - This Peruvian endemic is locally common but unevenly distributed on the eastern Andean slopes of central Peru. Green-and-white Hummingbirds inhabit the canopy of humid forests, forest borders, clearings, and second growth. They frequently breed near Pasco and Machu Picchu. While similar in appearance to White-bellied Hummingbirds (Elliotomyia chionogaster), Green-and-white Hummingbirds are typically found in more humid areas.
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Sparkling Violetears - at Ensifera Bird Watching - Peru.
The Sparkling Violetear is one of the most widely distributed species of hummingbird in the Andes, as it occurs from northern Venezuela south to northwestern Argentina; it also has an outpost on the tepuis of southern Venezuela and adjacent northern Brazil. In common with other species of violetear, it is not a bird of deep forest. Instead it is found at forest edge and open areas with scattered shrubs; it also adapts to nonnative flowering trees such as Eucalyptus. Sparkling Violetears are energetic songsters, and repeat their simple song for long periods of time. They are also very aggressive but here they are in peace, even if for a short time!
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