Ecuador - Shetzers Photography

Booted racket-tail hummingbirds fight over a flowerBooted racket-tail hummingbirds fight over the right to feed from a flower. Hummingbirds will attack each other to secure the rights to feed from flowers and expend large amounts of energy doing so.

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Brown Violetear HummingbirdA Brown Violetear Hummingbird (Colibri delphinae) is photographed as it approaches the nectar of a local flower. The Violetear is found in middle elevations in Central America, primarily in the Andes, Costa Rica and the Tepuis, with some in Trinidad.

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Close Up Of A Violet Tailed Sylph Drinking From An Orange FlowerLook closely as a Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) feeds off an orange flower while in flight in the Tandayapa Valley of Ecuador. Male Violet-tailed Sylphs are 3.2 inches longer than females. Violet-tailed Sylphs are solitary and do not gather at flowering trees.

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Green-crowned brilliant hummingbird and white-bellied woodstar hA female green-crowned brilliant hummingbird sits atop a reddish-yellow flower and watches a female white-bellied woodstar hummingbird sip the nectar from the plant.

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Purple Throated Woodstar And A Violet Tailed SylphA Purple-throated Woodstar, and a Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis), in the Tandayapa Valley. Two different species of hummingbirds simultaneously feeding off of the same flower. A magnificent sight that can be seen in the Tandayapa Valley of Ecuador.

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Purple-throated Woodstar HummingbirdA Purple-throated Woodstar (Calliphlox mitchellii) hummingbird enjoys the nectar of a Tiger Eye Flowering Maple, which resembles a Chinese Lantern.

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Sword-billed HummingbirdThe Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) is the only species of bird in which its bill is longer than the rest of its body. This gives this beautiful hummingbird exclusive access to long flowers that are not accessible to other hummingbirds. The bill of this species is just under six inches in length.

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Two hummingbirds feed from white and pink blooming flowerTwo hummingbirds find a blooming pink and white flower to sip nectar from. Hummingbirds in Ecuador inhabit forests and canopies in search of flowers with nectar and insects to feed on.

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Brown Inca Hummingbird Close-upWhile photographing hummingbirds a Brown Inca (Coeligena wilsoni) visits the flower ready for its picture to be taken. The Brown Incas are found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Buff-tailed coronet hummingbird in EcuadorBuff-tailed coronet hummingbird perches on a unique branch.

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Buff-tailed Coronet Hummingbird with tail flaredA Buff-tailed Coronet Hummingbird inspects a Red Angels Trumpet flower at the Guango Lodge in Ecuador.

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Chessnut-bellied Hummingbird close-upThe beautiful coloring of the Chestnut-Bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia castaneiventris) is very unique. One of my favorite species, this hummingbird is a frequent visitor to the Guango Lodge in Ecuador.

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Chestnut-crowned Antpitta on a logChestnut-crowned Antpitta is on a mossy log in Ecuador.

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Chestnut Mandibled Toucan Posing In A TreeThe Chestnut-mandibled toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii) is a subspecies of the yellow-throated toucan. The chestnut-mandibled toucan is brightly marked like others of its species.

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Collared Aracari ToucanCollared aracari toucans are brightly marked and have a large bill.

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Collared Inca Hummingbird Close-up in flightA Collared Inca hummingbird from Ecuador pictured close-up feeding on a yellow flower.

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Collared Inca Hummingbird in flightA Collared Inca hummingbird (Coeligena torquata) is a very difficult hummingbird to photograph due to its high contrast white and black feathers. This image was taken in Ecuador.

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Violet-tailed Sylph HummingbirdA Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) displays the grace of this amazing bird. This species of hummingbird is found in Colombia and Ecuador and prefers elevations up to 7,000 feet.

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Violet Tailed Sylph With Violet FlowerA Violet-tailed Sylph hummingbird approaches a violet flower looking to get a drink of nutrients. This is a male Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird. You can tell because only males have long feathers.

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A brightly colored toucan perches on branchA Collared Aracari perches on a branch at Milpi Lodge in Ecuador. This species of toucan is one of the many impressive species of birds that can be found in the ecologically diverse country of Ecuador, and is known for it's brightly marked body, and large bill.

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A white-bellied woodstar and a booted racket-tail hummingbirdA white-bellied woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) and a booted racket-tail hummingbird (Ocreatus underwoodii) share feeding from a flower. The woodstars are one of the smallest hummingbirds, and have flight patterns simlar to bees, therefore the other hummingbirds do not bother them as they would one of the same species.

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A white whiskered hummingbird with bright flower and gray backgrA white whiskered hermit hummingbird feeds on nectar from an exotic flower found in Ecuador. Hummingbirds use their long bills to reach into a flower and lick the out nectar with their tongues. The wings aren't the only quick body part on a hummingbird. They can lick 10 to 15 times per second while feeding.

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Booted Racket Tail And Purple Throated Woodstar HummingbirdsA Booted racket-tail hummingbird and a Purple-throated Woodstar hummingbird join at an orange flower to drink nutrients in Ecuador.

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Booted Racket-tail Hummingbird close-upWith its tongue out, ready for nectar, a Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii), enjoys a snack in the Cloud Forest of Ecuador.
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Booted Racket-tail Hummingbird with red flowerThe tail of a Booted Racket-tail hummingbird (Ocreatus underwoodii) is displayed as this bird displays its accuracy in hovering while it drinks the nectar of a local flower.

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Buff-tailed coronet hummingbird sits on red and yellow flower.A Buff-tailed coronet hummingbird (Boissonneaua flavescens) poses for a photo as it sits atop a red and yellow flower. This image was taken in the Cloud forests of Ecuador.

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Buff Tailed Coronet Hummingbird With A Unique FlowerBuff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) hummingbirds have distinguishing characteristics of a short bill, glittering green coloration and a Buffy color under the flight feathers.

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Buff-tailed coronet hummingbird with purple flowerA Buff-tailed coronet hummingbird(Boissonneaua flavescens) feeds from a thorny purple flower.

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Buff-tailed coronet hummingbirds fightBuff-tailed coronet hummingbirds fight while on a branch in the Cloud forest.

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Collared Aracari Toucan On A BranchCollared aracari toucans live in small flocks of up to 15 birds. They rapidly fly through forests with a direct flight pattern.

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Crimson Rumped Toucanet Sits On A Tree BranchThe Crimson-rumped Toucanet is found in humid Andean forests such as this one in Ecuador. These birds have a maroon-red color to their rump and tail. The bill is black and maroon with a white band around the base.

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Fat HummingbirdIs this the chubbiest hummingbird you've ever seen?

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Papallacta lake with reflectionOver a high mountain pass in Ecuador, Papallacta lake has a perfect reflection.

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Plate Billed Mountain Toucan In A TreeThe Plate-billed Mountain Toucan is native to the west slope of Ecuador and extreme southern Colombia. These birds found in northwestern Ecuador have blue, brown, green, red and yellow coloring throughout their bodies.
This plate-billed mountain toucan was found in the Mindo region of Ecuador.

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Portrait Of Violet Tailed SylphA portrait of a Violet-tailed Sylph hummingbird drinking from an orange flower.

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Tourmaline SunangelA male Tourmaline Sunangel hummingbird (Heliangelus exortis) grasps on to a flower while feeding on its nectar. This species is found in Ecuador and Columbia.

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Two Hummingbirds Share A FlowerA Booted racket-tail hummingbird and a Purple-throated Woodstar hummingbird join together to drink from an orange flower in the Tandayapa Valley of Ecuador. There are 120 species of hummingbirds in Ecuador so it is common to see more than one at a flower at any given time.

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Velvet-purple Coronet and Buff-tailed Coronet HummingbirdsA Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) waits patiently for a Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) to finish enjoying the fresh nectar of a local flower. Mindo Loma, Ecuador.

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Velvet-purple Coronet HummingbirdEcuador is home to more than a hundred species of hummingbirds. This Velvet-purple Coronet is just one example of the beautiful hummingbird species found in Ecuador. Photographed at the Mindo Loma lodge with a multiple flash setup to produce the detail in the wings.

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Velvet-purple Coronet HummingbirdA Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini), one of the most beautifully colored hummingbirds, enjoys a rest at the Mindo Loma Cloud Forest Bird Lodge in Ecuador.

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Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird drinks from flowerA violet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) drinks from a local flower in the Mindo Loma Cloud forest.

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Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird from Mino LomaA Violet-tailed Sylph Hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) photographed at the Mino Loma Bird lodge in Ecuador with a multi-flash setup. This species of hummingbird is found in Colombia and Ecuador and prefers elevations up to 7,000 feet.

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Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird in flightViolet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) drinks from a local flower in Ecuador.

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Andean Emerald and Purple-throated Woodstar hummingbirdsNormally very aggressive birds these two hummingbirds, an Andean Emerald (Amazilia franciae) and a Female Purple-throated Woodstar (Calliphlox mitchellii), share the plentiful nectar of a local flower in the rain forest of Ecuador.

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Booted Racket-tail hummingbird perched on flowerThe original image I wanted was to have the Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) feeding on the flower while in-flight. However, this little guy kept landing on top, therefore I changed my multi-flash setup, and he came in and posed for the photograph. I guess that is why they call it wildlife.

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Collared Aracari Toucan In EcuadorA Collared Aracari toucan sits on a branch and poses for the camera. Costa Rican Collared Aracari have a red collar on the back of their necks.

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Purple-bibbed Whitetip HummingbirdBy utilizing multiple flashes, I was able to capture the Purple-bibbed Whitetip hummingbird (Urosticte benjamini), without any motion blur. This technique generates about 1/10,000 shutter speed.

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Purple-throated Woodstar HummingbirdDeep in the rain forest of Ecuador a Purple-throated Woodstar (Calliphlox mitchellii) comes to visit. This hummingbird is common in the Cloud forest of Ecuador, and is also found in Colombia and Panama.

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Sword-billed HummingbirdThe Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) is the only species of bird in which its bill is longer than the rest of its body. This gives this beautiful hummingbird exclusive access to long flowers that are not accessible to other hummingbirds. This species can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

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Tourmaline Sunangel with orange flowersA Tourmaline Sunangel poses with orange flowers in Ecuador.

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