Selasphorus Platycercus Collection

Broad-tailed Hummingbird {Selasphorus platycercus} male in flight feeding on Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, June

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

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Ornismya tricolor). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660860 Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Ornismya tricolor). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Tricoloured humming-bird, Trochilus tricolor)
FLO4650337 Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Tricoloured humming-bird, Trochilus tricolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's

Broad-tailed hummingbird in flight, in sequence
This is a sequence of the same broad-tailed hummingbird in flight with a soft out of focus back ground. Taken on MT Lemmon in Arizona, USA

Broad-tailed hummingbird (male)

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A stunning broad-tailed hummingbird in flight with a soft out of focus back ground. Taken on MT Lemmon in Arizona, USA

Female broad-tailed hummingbird
A stunning female broad-tailed hummingbird in flight with a soft out of focus back ground. Taken on MT Lemmon in Arizona, USA

Female broad-tailed hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) feeding at a Walkingstick Cholla (Cane Cholla) (Opuntia spinosior), Arizona, United States of America, North America

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The Broad-tailed Hummingbird, scientifically known as Selasphorus platycercus, is a mesmerizing creature in flight. With its vibrant colors and delicate wings, it gracefully hovers above Penstemon flowers, extracting nectar with precision. This male hummingbird showcases its agility as it darts from one Musk Thistle to another, never missing a beat. In a captivating sequence of images, we witness the Broad-tailed Hummingbird in mid-flight. Its rapid wing beats create a blur of motion that is truly awe-inspiring. The male's iridescent feathers glisten under the sunlight, making it an enchanting sight to behold. Not to be outdone by its male counterpart, the female Broad-tailed Hummingbird exhibits her own beauty and grace. Her muted plumage perfectly complements her surroundings as she flits from flower to flower with elegance and poise. Found primarily in North America, particularly in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, these hummingbirds are true marvels of nature. Their presence brings joy and wonder to any observer lucky enough to witness their aerial acrobatics. Even outside their natural habitat in Arizona's desert landscape, these remarkable creatures continue to thrive. Here we see a female feeding at a Walkingstick Cholla (Cane Cholla), showcasing their adaptability and resilience. Selasphorus platycercus is not just another bird; it represents the epitome of gracefulness and beauty in flight. Whether they are feasting on Penstemon or Musk Thistle or simply hovering effortlessly mid-air for our enjoyment - each encounter with this species leaves us captivated by their charm and magnificence.