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

Thalurania colombica (Violet-crowned Woodnymph)

Adult male

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Pichincha
Date: Jun 20, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Milpe Bird Sanctuary
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.