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Giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) Tipón archaeological site, Cusco region, Peru. Dec 4, 2015. Geotagged,Giant Hummingbird,Patagona gigas,Peru,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas)

Tipón archaeological site, Cusco region, Peru. Dec 4, 2015.

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    Amazing post, unique species and captured so well! Posted 9 years ago

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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 morpheme
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Uploaded Jul 29, 2016. Captured Dec 4, 2015 11:00 in Sendero a Sinkunacancha, Peru.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm