- Like a precious gem - (2)
Violet-capped woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis)
Portuguese ID: Beija flor de fronte violeta
Its scientific name means: from (Greek) thalos = child, descendant of; and ouranos = sky, celestial, referring to the blue of the sky; and Greek (glaukos = bluish-gray). ⇒ Bluish gray bird, son of the sky blue.
It measures about 11.1 centimeters, and his tongue that when stretched reaches 4 centimeters, feeds on nectar. Sometimes it pierces the flower tuft outside, directly attacking its precious liquid.
But this species has already been observed hunting insects and small spiders as it flies, with rapid maneuvers.
From: www.wikiaves.com.br
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- Like a precious gem - (2)
Violet-capped woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis)
Portuguese ID: Beija flor de fronte violeta
Its scientific name means: from (Greek) thalos = child, descendant of; and ouranos = sky, celestial, referring to the blue of the sky; and Greek (glaukos = bluish-gray). ⇒ Bluish gray bird, son of the sky blue.
It measures about 11.1 centimeters, and his tongue that when stretched reaches 4 centimeters, feeds on nectar. Sometimes it pierces the flower tuft outside, directly attacking its precious liquid.
But this species has already been observed hunting insects and small spiders as it flies, with rapid maneuvers.
From: www.wikiaves.com.br
I suggest you view large ;)