Photography of Birds – Set # 202
Set # 202
Amazilia Hummingbird
Amazilia Hummingbird
The Amazilia Hummingbird (Amazilis amazilia) is a species of hummingbird, a family of small near passerine birds. The Loja hummingbird (A. amazilia alticola), with less rufous to the underparts, is sometimes considered a subspecies of the amazilia hummingbird.
The amazilia hummingbird occurs in western Peru and south-western Ecuador. It is generally common, and can regularly be seen even in major cities such as Lima and Guayaquil. It prefers dry, open or semi-open habitats, but also occurs in forest. In its range it is easily recognized by the combination of a black-tipped red bill and mainly rufous underparts. It is a territorial species.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
Great pictures.
Thank you very much, Susan. 🙂
Both are lovely, HJ! 🙂
Thanks so much, Donna. 🙂
Have our fill of the Ruby, but that Amazilia Hummingbird is new to me!
I shot the Amazilia’s picture in Peru, South America. Thanks, BrIan. 🙂