Selasphorus Collection

Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus, male in flight feeding on Penstemon flower (Penstemon sp.), Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, June

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

Allens hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin. Juvenile female
Allens hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (Ornismya sasin). Juvenile female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Tricoloured humming-bird, Trochilus tricolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus (Ruff-necked or nootka humming-bird, Trochilus rufus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Humming birds among Tropical flowers (engraving)
2788500 Humming birds among Tropical flowers (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humming birds among Tropical flowers)

Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) feeding on flower nectar, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) feeding on flowers, New Mexico

Rufous or Nootka, Selasphorus rufus, and black-throated mango hummingbird, Anthracothorax mango.. Hand-colored steel engraving from H. G. Adams Hummingbirds 1856

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Rufous Hummingbird, male, resting on cactus leave, portrait closeup (Selasphorus rufus) Date:

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Rufous Hummingbird, male, resting on spruce branch, portrait closeup (Selasphorus rufus) Date:

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Rufous Hummingbird - Male sitting on red huckleberry bush branch. (Selasphorus rufus) Date:

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Rufous Hummingbird - Immature male (Selasphorus rufus) Date:

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Rufous Hummingbirds - two chicks sitting in nest (Selasphorus rufus) Date:

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Rufus Hummingbird - perched on fingertips (Selasphorus rufus) Date:

Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus, immature in flight feeding on paintbrush flower, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA, August 2005

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Selasphorus, also known as the Broad-tailed Hummingbird, is a fascinating species of hummingbird that captivates with its vibrant colors and graceful flight. The male Selasphorus platycercus in flight, delicately feeding on a Penstemon flower, showcases the beauty and agility of these tiny creatures. In another breathtaking display of courtship, the Wine-throated Hummingbird (Selasphorus ellioti) male performs an enchanting dance amidst the Cloud forest near Atitlan Volcano in Solola, Guatemala. Its iridescent feathers shimmer in the sunlight as it seeks to impress potential mates. The juvenile female Allens Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) exhibits a more subdued plumage compared to its adult counterparts but still possesses an undeniable charm. Meanwhile, both Rufous Hummingbirds (Selasphorus rufus) and Nootka Hummingbirds engage in a captivating interaction amongst tropical flowers. These images depict just some of the many wonders that Selasphorus brings to our world. From their incredible ability to hover mid-air to their intricate courtship rituals, these hummingbirds never fail to leave us awe-inspired. Whether it's the Broad-tailed or Allens species or any other member of this genus, Selasphorus continues to amaze with its sheer beauty and grace. So next time you catch sight of one of these magnificent creatures flitting among flowers or performing their mesmerizing displays, take a moment to appreciate nature's delicate marvels - Selasphorus hummingbirds.