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Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) adult male, perched on leaf in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador
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Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) adult male, perched on leaf in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador
Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) adult male, perched on leaf in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador, November
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Media ID 9641529
© FLPA/Kevin Elsby
Andean Andes Ecuador Ecuadorian Equatorial High Altitude Hummingbird Hummingbirds Neotropical Neotropics Rainforest Rainforests Sylph Sylphs Montane Upland Uplands
Behold the Majestic Violet-tailed Sylph - A Dapper Gentleman of the Andes!
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. In this breathtaking snapshot, we witness nature's very own fashionista - a dashing adult male Violet-tailed Sylph. Perched gracefully on a vibrant leaf in the lush montane rainforest of Ecuador's Andes, he exudes an air of elegance and charm. With his iridescent plumage shimmering under the sunlight, this tropical wonder stands as a testament to Mother Nature's artistic prowess. His violet tail feathers trail behind him like delicate brushstrokes on a canvas, adding an extra touch of allure to his already captivating presence. As if plucked from a fairy tale, our avian protagonist seems perfectly at home amidst the misty mountains and dense foliage. These high-altitude realms are where he reigns supreme – an emblematic symbol of South America's neotropical wonders. The male Violet-tailed Sylph is no ordinary bird; he embodies gracefulness and sophistication with every flutter of his wings. His mere existence reminds us that even in remote corners of equatorial forests, beauty thrives abundantly. So let us celebrate this enchanting creature captured by photographer Kevin Elsby! Let its image transport us to distant lands filled with awe-inspiring wildlife and untouched natural splendor. May it serve as a reminder that within these untamed landscapes lies endless fascination waiting for those who dare to explore them!
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