Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Eupherusa eximia
(L 3.9" Wt 0.15 oz)
Distinctive, medium-sized hummingbird
found in foothills and highlands
found in foothills and highlands
...also shade-coffee plantations.
Savegre Mountain Lodge
21,22Jan2022
Eupherusa in Greek means good
bearing; eximia is Latin for
exceptional, distinguished.
bearing; eximia is Latin for
exceptional, distinguished.
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Ross, Jr.
Ross, Jr.
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female
There are five species of Sapphires, sixteen
Emeralds. and eight Brilliants. There are also
Woodnymphs, Hermits, Fairies, Woodstars,
Sabrewings, Lancebills, Pufflegs, Racket-tails,
Metaltails, Sunbeams, Sunangels, Comets,
and—why not—Coquettes. (Don Stap)
Emeralds. and eight Brilliants. There are also
Woodnymphs, Hermits, Fairies, Woodstars,
Sabrewings, Lancebills, Pufflegs, Racket-tails,
Metaltails, Sunbeams, Sunangels, Comets,
and—why not—Coquettes. (Don Stap)