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Heliodoxa jacula
The Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) is a large robust hummingbird that is a resident breeder in the highlands from Costa Rica to western Ecuador.
Near La Cruz, far north west of Costa Rica This hummingbird inhabits wet mountain forests including edges, gaps and tall second growth. It occurs typically between 700 m and 2000 m in altitude, mainly on the Caribbean slopes.
Spotted on Aug 3, 2013
Submitted on Sep 26, 2013
