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Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae) Such a show-off. One of the excellent hummingbirds of Central America. Black-crested coquette,Costa Rica,Geotagged,Lophornis helenae Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae)

Such a show-off. One of the excellent hummingbirds of Central America.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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    Stunning species and incredible shot! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Mike Melton's profile
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      Thanks, Ferdy. They're one of the more submissive hummers and can be challenging to photograph before they get chased off by another species. Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
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    Ok hang on a minute, just let me pick up my jaw off the ground... Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Mike Melton's profile
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      These are super fun and great photo subjects, because when they nectar, they have to hit all four directions on a flower before they move on. I wish all the other hummers were that meticulous. Posted 2 years ago
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        I missed it a few years back in Guatemala. I'll have to go back to CR to hunt for it! Posted 2 years ago
        1. View Mike Melton's profile
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          It's super easy at Arenal Observatory Lodge. Posted 2 years ago
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            Duly noted. Posted 2 years ago
  5. View Christine Young's profile
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    Your photos are incredible! Posted 2 years ago
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      Thank you, Christine! This is a nice place to share them! Posted 2 years ago
  7. View Yael Orgad's profile
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    stunning picture! what colors!! Posted 2 years ago
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      Thank you, Yael! They're fun little birds! Posted 2 years ago
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    Adorable! Posted 2 years ago
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    Brilliant shot! Compliment! Posted 2 years ago
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      Thanks, Alexander! Posted 2 years ago
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    That's wonderful, great capture!! Posted 2 years ago
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      Thank you! Posted 2 years ago
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    Simply Stunning Portrait Posted 7 months ago

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The Black-crested coquette

The black-crested coquette is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds
Species identified by Mike Melton
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Uploaded Dec 4, 2022. Captured in PXCP+5X Alajuela Province, Guatuso, Costa Rica.
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