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Heliodoxa Collection

The Heliodoxa hummingbirds are truly a sight to behold. With their vibrant colors and graceful flight, they bring life to any garden or forest they inhabit

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula), three feeding on Lobster-claw (Heliconia

Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula), three feeding on Lobster-claw (Heliconia sp) flower in rain. Costa Rica

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Green-crowned brillian-t hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger flower

Green-crowned brillian-t hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger flower (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: White-throated Mountain Gem (Lampornis castaneoventris), Green-crowned Brilliant

White-throated Mountain Gem (Lampornis castaneoventris), Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) group of three with one in flight, Savegre, Costa Rica

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Green-crowned brillian hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior)

Green-crowned brillian hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Violet-fronted brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) Ecuador

Violet-fronted brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) Ecuador

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador

Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) female calling, Costa Rica

Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) female calling, Costa Rica

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) male, Costa Rica

Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) male, Costa Rica

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Picture No. 10895073

Picture No. 10895073
Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird - female (Heliodoxa jacula) Date:

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Picture No. 10895069

Picture No. 10895069
Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird - females (Heliodoxa jacula) Date:

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Picture No. 10895074

Picture No. 10895074
Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird - female (Heliodoxa jacula) Date:

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Picture No. 10895067

Picture No. 10895067
Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird - female (Heliodoxa jacula) Date:

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Heliodoxa imperatrix, empress brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix, empress brilliant
Plate 192, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.4, (1849-61)

Background imageHeliodoxa Collection: Green-crowned Brilliant, Heliodoxa jacula, Female in flight feeding on Shrimp plant(Acanthaceae)

Green-crowned Brilliant, Heliodoxa jacula, Female in flight feeding on Shrimp plant(Acanthaceae), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December


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The Heliodoxa hummingbirds are truly a sight to behold. With their vibrant colors and graceful flight, they bring life to any garden or forest they inhabit. One such species is the Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula), known for its stunning green crown that shines in the sunlight. In Poas Volcano National Park, Costa Rica, three of these beauties can be seen feeding on Lobster-claw flowers (Heliconia), their long beaks perfectly adapted for sipping nectar from these intricate blooms. Another breathtaking moment captured in nature is when the Green-crowned brillian-t hummingbird pays a visit to the Torch ginger flower (Etlingera elatior) at Poas Volcano National Park in Costa Rica. The contrast between the bird's emerald feathers and the fiery red petals creates a mesmerizing scene. Venturing further south to Ecuador, we encounter another member of the Heliodoxa family - the Violet-fronted brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri). This striking bird showcases a violet-colored forehead amidst its iridescent plumage, adding an extra touch of elegance to its appearance. In Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador, we find ourselves surrounded by lush greenery as a Green-crowned brilliant hovers near vibrant Torch ginger blossoms. Its presence brings harmony to this tropical paradise. Not only do these birds captivate with their beauty but also with their vocalizations. A female Green-crowned Brilliant can be heard calling out in Costa Rica's forests while her male counterpart displays his radiant colors nearby. Through captivating photographs like Picture No. 10895073 and Picture No. 10895069, we get glimpses into these magical encounters between humans and Heliodoxa hummingbirds. Their delicate features are immortalized forever through artistry and technology.