Magnificent hummingbird in Costa Rica 20170412 151244

Magnificent hummingbird in Costa Rica

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Magnificent hummingbird in Costa Rica

Costa Rican bird image of Refulgent hummingbird feeding on nectar. A closeup inflight photo of this brightly shining bird hovering as it begins to feed. These avians are attracted to sweet scented flowers which denotes a high sugar yielding nectar. With over 1,200 heartbeats per minute, they require a high energy diet. The cloud forests of Costa Rica provide this in abundance as the low evaporation rate allows for plentiful foliage. Not to be confused with a rain forest, a cloud forest is a moisture rich biome giving way to enhanced biodiversity. These and other Costa Rican birds are readily pictured on our photography workshops.

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Magnificent hummingbird in Costa Rica was last modified: February 21st, 2018 by Matt Shetzer