Black-bellied and Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbirds face off in Costa Rica

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Black-bellied and Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbirds face off in Costa Rica

Animals, Birds, A Black-bellied Hummingbird and a Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird face off in competition for a feeding site on a Costus flower in Costa Rica

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Media ID 20071618

© Jon G Fuller / Eye Ubiquitous

Aggression Animal Animals Approaching Avian Bird Birds Blurred Wings Central America Cloud Forest Color Colorful Colour Competition Costa Rica Costus Flower Fauna Feeding Female Flash Flower Flying High Speed Flash Horizontal Horizontal Format Hovering In Flight Insectivore Insectivorous Iridescence Male Nature Nectivore Perched Plants Pollinating Pollination Rain Forest Rainforest Stock Images Stock Photography Stop Action Telephoto Threat Display Threatening Tropical Wild Wildlife Aggressive Behavior Territorial Territorial Behavior

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In this print captured by Jon G Fuller, we are transported to the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, where a fierce competition unfolds between two stunning hummingbird species. The Black-bellied Hummingbird and the Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird face off in an intense battle for supremacy over a coveted feeding site on a vibrant Costus flower. The image perfectly encapsulates the aggression and territorial behavior displayed by these avian creatures as they hover mid-air with blurred wings. Their iridescent feathers shimmer with vivid colors, adding to the spectacle of nature's beauty on display. The high-speed flash freezes their motion, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail. Set against the backdrop of a cloud forest, this photograph highlights not only the birds' determination but also their importance in pollination. As they dart from flower to flower, these insectivorous nectivores play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of their tropical ecosystem. Fuller's expert use of telephoto lens brings us up close and personal with these magnificent creatures without disturbing their natural habitat. It is through images like this that we can truly appreciate and understand the wonders of wildlife found within our planet's diverse landscapes. This remarkable print serves as a reminder of both nature's awe-inspiring beauty and its intricately woven web of life that relies on each creature playing its part harmoniously within it.

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