Hummingbirds in Flight
Sean is taking his photography to another unbelievable level here with hummingbirds in flight. This is a Green-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax prevostii), Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl), and Steely-vented Hummingbird (Amazilia saucerottei), all species common to the dry forests of Nicoya in Costa Rica. This photo represents the hectic behavior you get to witness daily there with multiple species vying for a place at their feeders. Photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project in Costa Rica while on assignment for the Roger...
Read MoreJuvenile Male Green-breasted Mango
Here’s another juvenile male Green-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax prevostii) from Costa Rica, this one with just the beginnings of the male chest patch showing. Photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser.
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The Green-breasted Mangos (Anthracothorax prevostii) in Costa Rica were apparently always fighting to get the good viewing perch for the feeding stations set up by our crew there. This was, in the moment, the one with the best seat in the house. Photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser.
Read MoreJuvenile male Green-breasted Mangos (Anthracothorax prevostii)
Here we have some juvenile male Green-breasted Mangos (Anthracothorax prevostii) as taken last week in Costa Rica by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser. You can see their progress in becoming full adults as their feathers fill in to more brilliant shades. Remember, birds are always usually active in either migrating, breeding, or molting, and it is molting season for many species across our quarter of the world right now.
Read MoreGreen-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax prevostii) by Twan Leenders
This Green-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax prevostii) from Costa Rica will not be showing up at U.S. feeders this year but Ruby-throated Hummingbirds will be arriving in our yards shortly. Spring is actually going to happen, I promise, and this is a great time to clean out any birdhouses or feeding stations you have and be sure you’re set for the next several months.
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