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Violet-tailed Sylph

Aglaiocercus coelestis

If you love hummingbirds, the Andean Cloud Forest is the place for you. This stunning Sylph was one of dozens of species I photographed in the Choco Region of Ecuador. The tail feathers of this species are incredible (most of the color is on the backside and not visible here), and almost seem to compensate for the relatively short bill.

Mindo, Ecuador

hummingbid bid violettailed sylph Ecuador Mindo Choco Region Andes