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Giant Hummingbird, Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuador The largest hummingbird in the world, by far. In weight, the next in line is only half the weight of this species. It is so large that their flight resembles the sound of a bat. And like bats, a significant part of their diet is insects. Antisana Ecological Reserve,Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Geotagged,Giant Hummingbird,Patagona gigas,South America,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Giant Hummingbird, Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuador

The largest hummingbird in the world, by far. In weight, the next in line is only half the weight of this species. It is so large that their flight resembles the sound of a bat. And like bats, a significant part of their diet is insects.

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The Giant Hummingbird

The giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) is the largest member of the hummingbird family, weighing 18–24 g (0.63–0.85 oz) with a wingspan measuring approximately 21.5 cm (8.5 in) in length, and length of 23 cm (9.1 in).

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 25, 2022. Captured Nov 14, 2021 14:17 in CRXV+9C Chamanal, Ecuador.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO3200
  • 370mm