Crowned Woodnymph (Violet-crowned Woodnymph) Photo by Ann Doty

Crowned Woodnymph (Violet-crowned Woodnymph) Photo by Ann Doty
Thalurania colombica (Violet-crowned Woodnymph)
Adult female
Location
Ecuador > Pichincha
Date
Jun 20, 2019
Caption
#photocontest2019

San Tadeo Birdwatching Feeders
Pichincha Ecuador
with VENT tour guide Michael O'Brien

Male is stunning but often looks all dark: note the fairly long, deeply forked tail and brilliant emerald and violet plumage. Female rather dull and plain: note the black bill, green-mottled flanks, and blue-black tail with whitish corners.

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