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Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

Description:

This hummingbird was looking for a mate, showing its full colors.

Habitat:

This species was spotted in the Sonoran Desert, and is also seen in the Mojave.

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7 Comments

Jim Nelson
Jim Nelson 9 years ago

Thanks all! I do have the Nature DVD - "Hummingbirds Magic in the Air." I too with ZooNerd recommend the episode. Some of their clips are what I wish I could accomplish with a camera.

ZooNerd
ZooNerd 9 years ago

Hummingbirds are one of my favorite animals. They are so cool how they are the only bird who can fly and eat at the same time, fly backwards, and hover like a UFO. Did you Know? that Hummingbirds don't eat nectar alone they also are quite the bug hunter. watch the PBS episode of Nature called magic of the Hummingbird. it's a great documentary. Nice shot. Keep it up.

JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 9 years ago

Dream shot! I can never seen to get one of the male.

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Wow! Adorable!

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

I love that their whole face, and neck strips are purple!

M.A. Orendan
M.A. Orendan 9 years ago

Awesome spotting James!

Annelies
Annelies 9 years ago

What a beautiful little creature! Amazing spotting!

Jim Nelson
Spotted by
Jim Nelson

Arizona, USA

Spotted on Feb 16, 2014
Submitted on Feb 5, 2015

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