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Apodiformes Collection (page 2)

Apodiformes, a diverse order of birds known for their incredible aerial abilities and vibrant plumage, never fails to captivate our attention

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Wine throated hummingbird (Selasphorus ellioti) male, courtship display, Cloud forest

Wine throated hummingbird (Selasphorus ellioti) male, courtship display, Cloud forest, Atitlan Volcano, Solola, Guatemala

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) in flight, portrait, Cotopaxi National Park, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) in flight, portrait, Cotopaxi National Park, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Mexican violetear hummingbird (Colibri thalassinus) feeding on pink wildflower

Mexican violetear hummingbird (Colibri thalassinus) feeding on pink wildflower. Milpa Alta forest, outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico. September

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna), male flying. Sierra de San Pedro Martir National Park

Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna), male flying. Sierra de San Pedro Martir National Park, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. November

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Common Swift (Apus apus) skimming water surface having just taken a drink. Norwich, UK. July

Common Swift (Apus apus) skimming water surface having just taken a drink. Norwich, UK. July

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) male, portrait, showing purple iridescence of head

Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) male, portrait, showing purple iridescence of head and neck feathers, Coachella Valley, California, USA

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Ensifera ensifera, Sword Billed Hummingbird, three long-beaked hummingbirds hovering by flowerheads

Ensifera ensifera, Sword Billed Hummingbird, three long-beaked hummingbirds hovering by flowerheads
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Background imageApodiformes Collection: Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)

Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746716 Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) female nectaring on Maximilian sunflower

Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) female nectaring on Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximilianii). Hill Country, Texas, USA

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Male Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) hovering / in flight sequence

Male Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) hovering / in flight sequence. Montane forest, Bosque de Paz, Caribbean slope, Costa Rica, Central America

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Golden-tailed sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) in flight. Pilcopata, Cuzco, Peru. May

Golden-tailed sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) in flight. Pilcopata, Cuzco, Peru. May

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Green thorntail hummingbird ( Discosura conversii) feeding at flower

Green thorntail hummingbird ( Discosura conversii) feeding at flower, Buenaventura Reserve, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Black-crested coquette (Lophornis helenae) juvenile male visiting Porterweed

Black-crested coquette (Lophornis helenae) juvenile male visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta sp) Turrialba, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Magnificent hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) male, Talamanca Range

Magnificent hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) male, Talamanca Range, Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Purple-throated mountain gem (Lampornis calolaemus) Volcano Poas, Costa Rica

Purple-throated mountain gem (Lampornis calolaemus) Volcano Poas, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Ecuadorian hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) male flying from a patch of Flowers of

Ecuadorian hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) male flying from a patch of Flowers of the andes (Chuquiraga jussieu) after feeding.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿ Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Hummingbird (Trochilidae) feeding on flower, silhouetted at sunset, Talamanca mountains

Hummingbird (Trochilidae) feeding on flower, silhouetted at sunset, Talamanca mountains, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Velvet-purple coronet hummingbird (Boissonneaua jardini) visits a flower in cloud forest

Velvet-purple coronet hummingbird (Boissonneaua jardini) visits a flower in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Golden-Tailed Sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador

Golden-Tailed Sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Green-crowned woodnymph (Thalaurania fannyi) Mashpi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Green-crowned woodnymph (Thalaurania fannyi) Mashpi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) Yanacocha, Pichincha, Ecuador

Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) Yanacocha, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: White-throated Mountain Gem (Lampornis castaneoventris), Green-crowned Brilliant

White-throated Mountain Gem (Lampornis castaneoventris), Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) group of three with one in flight, Savegre, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Violet sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) Costa Rica

Violet sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) feeding from Heliconia flower (Heliconia

Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) feeding from Heliconia flower (Heliconia champneiana) La Selva Field Station, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Territorial Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) guarding Heliconia in bloom

Territorial Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) guarding Heliconia in bloom (Heliconia champneiana) La Selva Station, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Violet headed hummingbird (Klais guimeti) female visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta sp

Violet headed hummingbird (Klais guimeti) female visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta sp.) Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Green-crowned brillian hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior)

Green-crowned brillian hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Black-crested coquette (Lophornis helenae) juvenile male visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta)

Black-crested coquette (Lophornis helenae) juvenile male visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta)
Black-crested coquette (Lophornis helenae) juvenile male visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta sp) Turrialba, Costa Rica

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Velvet-purple coronet (Boissonneaua jardini). Mashpi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Velvet-purple coronet (Boissonneaua jardini). Mashpi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Buff-tailed coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) drinking nectar from a flower. Mindo

Buff-tailed coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) drinking nectar from a flower. Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Buff-Tailed Coronet hummingbird (Boissonneaua flavescens) flying to flower, Mindo

Buff-Tailed Coronet hummingbird (Boissonneaua flavescens) flying to flower, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Violet-fronted brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) Ecuador

Violet-fronted brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador

Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Great dusky swift (Cypseloides senex) flock in front of Iguazu falls, Brazil / Argentina

Great dusky swift (Cypseloides senex) flock in front of Iguazu falls, Brazil / Argentina
Great dusky swift (Cypseloides senex) flock in front of Iguazu falls, Brazil/Argentina, from the Brazilian side. September

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Female Annas Hummingbird perched on a Lucifer Crocosmia plant in the evening sunlight

Female Annas Hummingbird perched on a Lucifer Crocosmia plant in the evening sunlight
Evening light illuminating a female Annas Hummingbird (Calypte anna) perched on a Lucifer Crocosmia (Montbretia) plant; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree

Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Picture No. 11807440

Picture No. 11807440
The Green Violet-ear Hummingbird Colibri thalassinus is a medium-sized metallic green hummingbird species commonly found in forested areas from Mexico to northern South America Photographed along

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Bird illustration

Bird illustration
Tab 264 From Natural History of Jamaica (1725) by Sir Hans Sloane

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Ensifera ensifera, sword-billed hummingbird

Ensifera ensifera, sword-billed hummingbird
Plate 233, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Background imageApodiformes Collection: Eriocnemis vestita, glowing puffleg

Eriocnemis vestita, glowing puffleg
Plate 275, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould



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Apodiformes, a diverse order of birds known for their incredible aerial abilities and vibrant plumage, never fails to captivate our attention. From the mesmerizing sight of Common swifts gracefully soaring overhead in Wiltshire, UK, to the enchanting display of Calypte anna and Selasphorus rufus hummingbirds flitting about with unmatched agility. One cannot help but be awestruck by the Grey-rumped Tree Swift's elegant flight as it effortlessly glides through the air. And who could forget the breathtaking scene of a flock of Swifts screaming against a backdrop of blue sky and clouds in Monmouthshire? In South America, we are treated to extraordinary sightings like that of the Sword-billed hummingbird hovering in mid-air in North-Ecuador or the Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird displaying its iridescent beauty amidst Mindo's lush landscapes. The territorial battles between male Violet sabrewing hummingbirds leave us spellbound as they fiercely defend their territories. Meanwhile, Purple-throated hummingbirds proudly showcase their vibrant colors during courtship displays. For those lucky enough to witness it firsthand, an encounter with a Wine throated hummingbird engaging in its captivating courtship dance within Guatemala's Cloud forest is an experience never to be forgotten. And finally, there is nothing quite like observing a Violet-tailed sylph hummer gracefully landing after an impressive flight maneuver—a moment frozen in time yet filled with endless wonder. Apodiformes truly encompasses nature's most remarkable avian wonders—each species possessing unique characteristics that make them both awe-inspiring and unforgettable.