Broad Tailed Hummingbird Collection

Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus, male in flight feeding on Penstemon flower (Penstemon sp.), Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, June

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Ornismya tricolor). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660860 Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Ornismya tricolor). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Tricoloured humming-bird, Trochilus tricolor)
FLO4650337 Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Tricoloured humming-bird, Trochilus tricolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's

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Broad-tailed hummingbird (male)

Broad-tailed Hummingbird (female)

Female broad-tailed hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) feeding at a Walkingstick Cholla (Cane Cholla) (Opuntia spinosior), Arizona, United States of America, North America

Male feeding on sage (salvia ssp. ), Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Male feeding on sage (salvia ssp.), Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

Male feeding on columbine(aquilegia ssp. ), Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Male feeding on columbine(aquilegia ssp.), Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

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The Broad-tailed Hummingbird, scientifically known as Selasphorus platycercus, is a captivating sight in the skies of North America. This species can be found in various regions such as Colorado and New Mexico, where they gracefully flutter from flower to flower. One cannot help but marvel at the male Broad-tailed Hummingbird in flight, its vibrant feathers glistening under the sun's rays. As it hovers near a Penstemon flower, it delicately feeds on its nectar with precision and grace. The contrast between its emerald green plumage and the vivid hues of the flower creates a mesmerizing scene. In Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, these tiny avian wonders are a common sight. Their distinctive calls fill the air as they dart through meadows and woodlands with astonishing speed, and is truly remarkable how such small creatures can possess so much energy and agility. Meanwhile, in New Mexico's Sandia Mountains, we find a female Broad-tailed Hummingbird indulging in nature's sweet offerings. With her subtle yet elegant appearance, she too finds solace amidst blooming Penstemon flowers. Her presence adds an enchanting touch to this picturesque landscape. Let us not forget their counterparts - the male Broad-billed Hummingbirds perched or hovering nearby. These striking birds boast iridescent blue-green plumage that complements their long bills perfectly adapted for sipping nectar from delicate blossoms. The beauty of these hummingbirds lies not only in their physical attributes but also in their ecological significance as pollinators. They play an essential role in maintaining floral diversity by transferring pollen from one bloom to another during their feeding escapades. As we witness these fleeting moments captured through lenses across North America, let us appreciate the intricate dance between hummingbirds and flowers that has evolved over millions of years – an everlasting testament to nature's brilliance.