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Antillean Crested Hummingbird

Orthorhyncus cristatus

Description:

distinct crest on top of the head, regionally endemic

Habitat:

common and widespread

Notes:

This was probably the most common hummingbird I saw in Dominica. Hardly a day went by were I didn't see at least a few of these. My favorite hummingbird.

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2 Comments

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 9 years ago

Thanks armadeus!

armadeus.4
armadeus.4 9 years ago

Fantastic series dan!!! They are so hard to get an action shot of. Thank you for sharing :)

Dan Doucette
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Dan Doucette

Saint Paul Parish, Dominica

Spotted on Mar 12, 2013
Submitted on Mar 24, 2013

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