Insectivore Collection (page 3)

Fiery-throated Hummingbirds in Cost Rica
Animals, Birds, Two Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Panterpe insignis, face off on a branch in Costa Rica

A male Blue-chested Hummingbird perched on a branch in Panama
Animals, Birds, A male Blue-chested Hummingbird, Amazilia amabilis, perched on a branch in the Rainforest Discovery Center in Panama

A Black-bellied Hummingbird feeds on a tropical blueberry flower while a Green Thorntail
Animals, Birds, A male Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, pollinates a tropical blueberry flower while a Green Thorntail Hummingbird, Discosura conversii, waits its turn. Costa Rica

A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird feeds one of her babies in her nest in Tortuguero
Animals, Birds, A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, feeds one of her babies in her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

Territorial competition between a male Magnificent Hummingbird at right
Animals, Birds, Territorial competition between a male Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, at right, and a female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula

A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird feeds on a tropical blueberry flower in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, feeds on a tropical blueberry flower in Costa Rica

A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A female Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Amazilia tzacatl, on her nest in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

A male Magnificent Hummingbird photographed in flight with high-speed flash to stop the
Animals, Birds, A male Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, photographed in flight with high-speed flash to stop the motion. Costa Rica

A male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem Hummingbird perched on an agave leaf in the
Animals, Birds, A male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem, Lampornis cinereicauda, perched on an agave leaf in the Savegre River Valley of Costa Rica

Coppery-headed Emerald and Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds
Animals, Birds, A Coppery-headed Emerald and a Rufous-tailed Hummingbird feed together on a Lobster Claw Heliconia in Costa Rica

Black-bellied Hummingbird photographed in high key
Animals, Birds, A male Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, and Hairy Heliconia flower, Heliconia vellerigera, in Costa Rica. Photographed in high key for artistic effect

Hummingbird competition on a flower in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, and a Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird, - Elvira cupreiceps compete for feeding space on a Costus flower in Costa Rica

Black-bellied Hummingbird approaches a flower to feed in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, feeds on the nector of a tropical blueberry flower, and in the process, pollinates the flowers as it flies from one to the next

Fiery-throated Hummingbird in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Panterpe insignis, perches on a branch in the high cloud forest of the Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica

Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird in high key lighting. Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A male Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird, Elvira cupreiceps, feeds on the nector of a neotropical blueberry flower in Costa Rica. Photographed in high key for artistic effect

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

A female Purple-throated Mountain-gem Hummingbird feeds on the nectar of a tropical
Animals, Birds, A female Purple-throated Mountain-gem Hummingbird, Lamporis calolaemus, feeds on the nectar of a torpical Rubiaceae flower in Costa Rica

A female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird feeds on the flower of a banana plant in
Animals, Birds, A female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula, feeds on the nectar of a tropical banana plant in Costa Rica

A male Sabrewing Hummingbird approaches a tropical Costus flower to feed on nectar in
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, approaches a tropical Costus flower to feed on nectar in Costa Rica

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird feeding on a Hairy Heliconia
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, approches a tropical Hairy Heliconia, Heliconia vellerigera, to feed on nectar in Costa Rica

A female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird approaches a yellow Costus flower to feed in
Animals, Birds, A female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula, approaches a yellow Costus flower to feed in Costa Rica

Green Hermit Hummingbird in flight in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Green Hermit Hummingbird, Phaethornis guy, in flight in Costa Rica

Green Thorntail Hummingbird perched in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Green Thorntail Hummingbird, Discosura conversii, perches on a branch near Bajos del Toro in Costa Rica

Competition between two Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbirds in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula, protects her feeding spot from another female in Costa Rica

A male Green Violetear Hummingbird and a male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem
Animals, Birds, A male Green Violetear Hummingbird, Colibri thalassinus, and a male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem, Lampornis cinereicauda

Green Violet-ear Hummingbird in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Green Violet-ear Hummingbird, Colibri thalassinus, in flight in the Savegre River Valley of Costa Rica

Green Hermit and Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbirds and Lobster Claw Heliconia in Costa
Animals, Birds, A Green Hermit Hummingbird, Phaethornis guy, feeding on the nector of a Lobster Claw Heliconia flower while a Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird waits his turn. Costa Rica

A Green Thorntail Hummingbird and a tropical blueberry flower in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Green Thorntail Hummingbird, Discosura conversii, coming in to feed on a tropical blueberry flower in Costa Rica

A male White-throated Mountain-gem Hummingbird perched on a branch in the Savegre River
Animals, Birds, A male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem, Lampornis cinereicauda, perched on a branch in the Savegre River Valley of Costa Rica

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird feeding on a Passionflower
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, feeding on a tropical Passionflower to feed on nectar in Costa Rica

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, photographed with a combination of ambient light
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, photographed with a combination of ambient light

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird approaches a tropical Hairy Heliconia flower to
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, approaches a tropical Hairy Heliconia flower to feed on nectar in Costa Rica

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird photographed in flight with high-speed flash to
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, photographed in flight with high-speed flash to freeze the rapid motion of the hummingbirds wings

Puff Bird, (Bucconidae), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Hedgehog (Erinaceus europeas), 1828. The common spiny hedgehog, an insectivorous mammal of the Old World. From British Quadrupeds by William MacGillivray

Picture No. 12009484
Painted Reed Frog resting on leaf of exotic tree species - legs partially folded in characteristic resting fashion - leaf of Ngaio / Mousehole tree (Myoporum laetum) from New Zealand - Grahamstown

Illustration of Bolas spider (Cladomelea debeeri) catching moth with sticky lure at the end of a thread

Illustration of ladybird larva eating aphids

Tolypeutes tricinctus, Brazilian three-banded armadillo
Specimen from The Natural History Museum, London

Hedgehog ME 702 Hibernating Erinaceus europaeus © Johan De Meester / ARDEA LONDON
ME-702 Hedgehog - Hibernating, curled up in nest UK Erinaceus europaeus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Serotine Bat - in flight
WC-385 Serotine Bat - in flight in rafters Eptesicus serotinus Werner Curth Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alpine Marmots, Marmota marmota, Hohe Tauern National Park, Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Carinthia, Austria, Europe

Seven Spot Ladybird, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Seven Spot Ladybird on Tendril

Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen &
Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Water shrew, adult, on alert while devouring a water beetle (a predatious diving beetle pictured(Dytiscidae spp.) (Neomys fodiens )

Water shrew, adult, searches for food; (Neomys fodiens). valley of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka; near Ryasan town, european Russia, Nature Reserve Okskii ; autumn (September)

Saltopus is an extinct dinosaur from the Late Triassic of Scotland
Saltopus elginensis is an extinct dinosaur from the Late Triassic of Scotland

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Insectivores: Nature's Tiny Pest Controllers 🐛✨ From the mesmerizing Venus fly trap to the adorable Short-eared Elephant shrew, insectivores come in all shapes and sizes. These fascinating creatures have evolved unique adaptations to survive on a diet primarily consisting of insects. Imagine stumbling upon a Hedgehog nestled comfortably in a flower pot, using its spiky exterior as protection while it searches for tasty bugs. Meanwhile, deep underground, the industrious Common Mole tirelessly hunts for worms to satisfy its insatiable appetite. Speaking of moles, have you ever wondered what they do beneath our feet? With their keen sense of smell and powerful digging claws, these elusive creatures navigate through dark tunnels devouring unsuspecting worms that cross their path. Not far away from the mole's domain lies another hedgehog exploring flower pots with curiosity. Their prickly quills serve as armor against predators while they happily munch on insects found amidst garden foliage. But wait. Have you ever seen a hedgehog swimming? Thanks to digital manipulation by JD and VT adding snorkels and flippers, this little creature takes an adventurous dip with style, and are not limited to land-dwelling species alone; some take flight like the Nightjar depicted in historical artwork. These nocturnal birds gracefully swoop through the night sky catching flying insects mid-air—a true marvel of nature's precision. Lastly, we can't forget about our scaly friends—the Chinese water dragon. This reptile thrives near aquatic habitats where it feasts on small insects buzzing around ponds or streams. Insectivores play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations naturally. So next time you spot one of these incredible critters—whether it be a Venus fly trap capturing prey or a Leptictidium leaping after bugs—take a moment to appreciate their remarkable adaptations and contributions within our intricate ecosystem.