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Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) adult male, feeding at feeder in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador, November
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Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) adult male, feeding at feeder in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador, November
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Media ID 9683795
© FLPA/Kevin Elsby
Andean Andes Ecuador Ecuadorian Equatorial Feeder Feeders High Altitude Hummingbird Hummingbirds Neotropical Neotropics Rainforest Rainforests Trochilidae Feeds Montane Upland Uplands
Feathered Flirt - Booted Racket-tail Shows Off His Moves in Ecuadorian Rainforest!
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. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Kevin Elsby, we witness a truly enchanting encounter deep within the montane rainforests of the Andes. Meet our charming protagonist, an adult male Booted Racket-tail hummingbird, as he indulges in a delightful feeding session at a picturesque feeder. With his vibrant plumage and elegant racket-shaped tail feathers on full display, this dashing avian gentleman knows how to make an entrance! Sporting shades of emerald green and flashes of iridescent blue, he effortlessly steals the spotlight amidst the lush tropical foliage. As he hovers mid-air with impeccable grace and precision, it's hard not to be mesmerized by his nimble movements. With each delicate sip from the feeder's nectar-filled reservoir, our feathered friend fuels himself for another high-altitude adventure in these breathtaking mountains. Native to South America's neotropics region, this charismatic species is no stranger to life among Ecuador's equatorial wonders. From its melodious chirps echoing through dense forests to its playful interactions with fellow hummingbirds, every moment spent observing these remarkable creatures feels like stepping into a natural paradise. So next time you find yourself yearning for a taste of wild beauty or seeking inspiration from nature's most exquisite creations, let this stunning photograph transport you straight into the heart of Ecuadorian rainforest magic – where even
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