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Sparkling violetear hummingbird (Colibri coruscans) at base of Chimborazo Volcano

Sparkling violetear hummingbird (Colibri coruscans) at base of Chimborazo Volcano


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Sparkling violetear hummingbird (Colibri coruscans) at base of Chimborazo Volcano

Sparkling violetear hummingbird (Colibri coruscans)
at base of Chimborazo Volcano (Highest mountain in Ecuador), Andes, Ecuador, South America

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Andes Balance Catalogue4 Ecuador Feeding Flowerhead Flowering Plant Flying Hovering Hummingbirds One Animal Orange Colour Plants South America Wings Spread Chimborazo Volcano Colibri Coruscans Poker


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Nature's Poker Face - A Sparkling Violetear Hummingbird Takes a Gamble at the Base of Chimborazo Volcano!

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. In this photo print, captured by Pete Oxford from Nature Picture Library, we witness an incredible moment in the Andes of Ecuador. The highest mountain in the country, Chimborazo Volcano, serves as the majestic backdrop for our tiny protagonist - a dazzling Sparkling Violetear Hummingbird. With its vibrant orange plumage and wings spread wide, this fearless flyer hovers effortlessly above a beautiful flowering plant. It seems that even amidst nature's grandeur, this hummingbird knows how to strike a pose! As it delicately feeds on nectar from the flowerhead, one can't help but be amazed by the balance and precision displayed by these remarkable creatures. With their lightning-fast movements and ability to hover mid-air like acrobats on a wire, hummingbirds truly are nature's poker players - always betting on their agility to win life's sweet rewards. The lush greenery surrounding them adds to the enchantment of this scene. Against such breathtaking scenery and with no human interference in sight, these vertebrates enjoy their own private paradise. So let your imagination take flight as you gaze upon this mesmerizing image! Transport yourself to South America's wild landscapes and marvel at Mother Nature's endless wonders through Pete Oxford's lens. This is not just another wildlife photograph; it is an invitation to appreciate beauty in its purest form.

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