Blue-throated Goldentail

One of my favorite Costa Rican hummers.

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Ferdy Christant

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I can see why! Posted 13 days ago
1. Mike Melton
  
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  I saw my first one of these at Arenal Observatory Lodge on my first wet, rainy, dark trip to Costa Rica. The sun came out for just a few seconds and this spectacular gem perched in front of me, an explosion of color. It was just amazing. I've loved them ever since, and have been lucky to spend more time with them in the last few years. Posted 13 days ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    This shot seems a perfect way to preserve its beauty forever. Posted 13 days ago

Christine Young

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Definitely very beautiful! Posted 13 days ago

William Bodine

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Amazing colors and detail Posted 13 days ago
1. Mike Melton
  
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  Thanks, William. They're a little shy compared to other hummers and they have an amazing ability to perch right behind leaves! Posted 13 days ago

NattyOne

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Absolutely wonderful, again, Mike! Posted 13 days ago

The Blue-throated sapphire

The blue-throated sapphire, also known as the blue-throated goldentail, is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds

Species identified by Mike Melton

By Mike Melton

Uploaded Jan 13, 2023. Captured in PXCP+7R Alajuela Province, Guatuso, Costa Rica.

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