White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)
Here’s the White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) hummingbird, and this photo by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser shows where their name comes from. He says he has seen five males at one time at the feeders in Costa Rica despite it being “out of range” for species in the area. RTPI President Twan Leenders says the local eBird reviewers give him a tough time about it…thankfully there is photographic proof!
Read MoreCinnamon Hummingbird
This is a Cinnamon Hummingbird, a dry forest specialist, as photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser who has now returned to Costa Rica for tropical research and more of his absolutely stunning photography. We will certainly keep sharing much of his gorgeous work there with you this month to keep any winter doldrums at bay.
Read MoreBlack-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae)
RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser was recently going through some photos for a project and he found this one from last year in Costa Rica. This Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae) was not amused by him in the slightest. It was his first time observing this species, let alone capturing it during mist netting to study hummingbirds, and it’s clearly one he loves. He says it is still probably his favorite capture – an amazing bird with such intricate plumage!
Read MoreWhite-tipped Sicklebill
A White-tipped Sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) with RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser demonstrating their co-evolution with their primary feeding flower Centropogon granulosa. The hummingbirds get to enjoy the nectar of the flower while serving its purpose as a pollinator for these plants. Nature is staggeringly awesome!
Read MoreGreen-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula)
Here’s an aptly named Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) hummingbird to warm you up on this Monday as photographed in Costa Rica by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser. A splash of green among all the white outside always helps, and every day that sun of ours is staying out later and climbing higher…
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