Hummingbird Bumblebee (Atthis heloisa) male, endemic – Mexico

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Hummingbird Bumblebee (Atthis heloisa) male, endemic – Mexico

The Bumblebee Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world.  I managed to get relatively close with 520mm leans and still it was a tiny image.  This breast view shows the male’s purple throat.

  • Species:Bumblebee Hummingbird (Atthis heloisa)
  • Bird Type:Male - endemic
  • FamilyHummingbirds (Trochilidae)
  • Date Taken20160418
  • Location:Sierra Guarez mountain road
  • Area:Near Tuxtepec
  • Country:Mexico
  • Region:America Central
Photo File Ref: BCA05019a Hummingbird Bumblebee (m) E 2 Sierra Guarez nr Tuxtepec, Mexico Apr16 PH2_7029
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