- And I did not even try...
Heliodoxa rubricauda / Rubi throated hummingbird is a species that inhabits the edge of the Atlantic Forest, secondary forests, gardens and parks from east of Brazil.
Measures approximately 14 cm. It has robust appearance, and a relatively large size compared to other hummingbird species. The male is dark green metallic, with the wings and tail of a dark tone and the throat of an iridescent ruby tone (so also popularly called “red throat”).
The female is generally smaller (about 1 cm) when compared to the male. It has the back in the color of a lighter green and the pectoral front has ocher color. Both sexes have a white spot beside the eyes and black straight beak.
One of the most aggressive in its source of food, it usually attacks and pursues invaders including other species. It is a very usual visitor of artificial feeders.
They appreciate the areas of altitude, being widely seen in the gardens and parks in the highest parts of Serra da Mantiqueira. Passing the whole year at the site, they tolerate well the Winter in these regions where it is common for the temperature to fall below 0ºC.
* What you see in the photo is the female, resting very quiet and serene.
- And I did not even try...
Heliodoxa rubricauda / Rubi throated hummingbird is a species that inhabits the edge of the Atlantic Forest, secondary forests, gardens and parks from east of Brazil.
Measures approximately 14 cm. It has robust appearance, and a relatively large size compared to other hummingbird species. The male is dark green metallic, with the wings and tail of a dark tone and the throat of an iridescent ruby tone (so also popularly called “red throat”).
The female is generally smaller (about 1 cm) when compared to the male. It has the back in the color of a lighter green and the pectoral front has ocher color. Both sexes have a white spot beside the eyes and black straight beak.
One of the most aggressive in its source of food, it usually attacks and pursues invaders including other species. It is a very usual visitor of artificial feeders.
They appreciate the areas of altitude, being widely seen in the gardens and parks in the highest parts of Serra da Mantiqueira. Passing the whole year at the site, they tolerate well the Winter in these regions where it is common for the temperature to fall below 0ºC.
* What you see in the photo is the female, resting very quiet and serene.