The sword billed hummingbird is one of nature’s most amazing creations. It’s the only bird in the world with a beak longer than its body.
In the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, 9,000 feet above sea level, you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of this stunning hummingbird feasting on the native flowers.
I host photography workshops once a year in this beautiful country. This year, I stayed an extra week so I could capture high speed video of the fascinating sword billed hummingbird (and several other rare species). Hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 80 times a second, so this is likely the slowest you’ll ever see one move!
The video looks best in full screen. Click the four arrows at the bottom right to expand. Maximum resolution is HD.