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Rainbow starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) Quillimbash, Cajamarca, Peru. Apr 27, 2022 Coeligena iris,Fall,Geotagged,Peru,Rainbow starfrontlet

Rainbow starfrontlet (Coeligena iris)

Quillimbash, Cajamarca, Peru. Apr 27, 2022

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

A star indeed, whoa! Posted 3 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  That was only my second time seeing it, and I was really pleased to find such a cooperative individual!
  But because this was its resting perch in the shade, I couldn't capture the full iridescence that gives it its name. Said iridescence is also quite variable between the different subspecies, which show a turnover over quite small distances in southern Ecuador and northern Peru. If I get a better shot highlighting the "rainbow", I'll upload it as well! Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. NattyOne
    
    Lion
    
    It's still a magnificent capture and a beautiful bird. Lovely! Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks! Posted 3 years ago
  3. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    For what it's worth, I think the current angle already looks wonderful. Exciting to learn it can get even better. Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

The eye appears to be huge Posted 3 years ago

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The Rainbow starfrontlet

The rainbow starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded May 11, 2022. Captured Apr 27, 2022 13:06 in 3RH6+M5 El Tingo, Peru.

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Canon EOS R6
f/10.0
1/400s
ISO4000
400mm

Captured in the fall. More fall photos.