A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Chaetocercus berlepschi
The Esmeraldas Woodstar, (Chaetocercus berlepschi) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Cloud forest
Hi Karen, I would be honored if you would add this great endemic species to my mission for Ecuador's birds: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/4508...
Hermits are known for their long, decurved bills. This is a female Woodstar. Esmeraldas would be my guess considering the tawny belly and dark coloration.