Territorial Behavior Collection

Black-bellied Hummingbird and Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird compete for a feeding
Animals, Birds, A Black-bellied Hummingbird, Euperusa nigriventris, warns off a Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird, Elvira cupreiceps, attempting to feed on a hairy heliconia flower

Fiery-throated Hummingbirds in Cost Rica
Animals, Birds, Two Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Panterpe insignis, face off on a branch in Costa Rica

Territorial competition between a male Magnificent Hummingbird at right
Animals, Birds, Territorial competition between a male Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, at right, and a female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula

Black-bellied and Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbirds face off in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A Black-bellied Hummingbird and a Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird face off in competition for a feeding site on a Costus flower in Costa Rica

Competition between two Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbirds in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, A female Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Heliodoxa jacula, protects her feeding spot from another female in Costa Rica

A male Green Violetear Hummingbird and a male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem
Animals, Birds, A male Green Violetear Hummingbird, Colibri thalassinus, and a male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem, Lampornis cinereicauda

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, deer rut, Copenhagen, Denmark

Black Skimmer the winner with the food, Rynchops niger, Gulf of Mexico, Florida

Black Skimmer territorial behavior, Rynchops niger, Gulf of Mexico, Florida
Black Skimmer territorial behavior, Rynchops Niger, Gulf of Mexico, Florida

Great egret hunting for its food inside the bulrush, Ardea alba, Viera Wetlands Florida, USA

Air fight between two Sandwich Terns -Sterna sandvicensis-, Texel, The Netherlands

Fighting Grey Herons -Ardea cinerea-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Canada Goose -Branta canadensis- chasing rival, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- landing in the reeds shooing away a Reed Bunting -Emberiza schoeniclus- on Lake Neusiedl, Austria

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, bellowing stag, Klampenborg, Copenhagen, Denmark

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, stags fighting, Copenhagen, Denmark

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, fighting stags, Copenhagen, Denmark

Northern River Otter - scent marking their territory (otter signpost) - Yellowstone River - Wyoming - Montana - America
TOM-1800 Northern River Otter - scent marking their territory (otter signpost) Yellowstone River - Wyoming - Montana - America Lontra canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

Rufous Hummingbird - Male displaying gorget while perched on red huckleberry bush, Spring Pacific Northwest
TOM-964 Rufous Hummingbird - Male displaying gorget while perched on red huckleberry bush, Spring Olympic National Park, Pacific Northwest

Canadian Geese - pair protecting their nesting territory with threat display towards another pair of geese that are
TOM-946 Canadian Geese - pair protecting their nesting territory with threat display towards another pair of geese that are outside the picture area

Rufous Hummingbird - Male sitting on red huckleberry bush branch. Olympic National Park, Pacific Northwest, USA
TOM-1014 Rufous Hummingbird - Male sitting on red huckleberry bush branch. Olympic National Park, Pacific Northwest, USA. Spring

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Territorial Behavior: A Battle for Survival In the lush forests of Costa Rica, a fierce competition unfolds as the Black-bellied Hummingbird and Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird vie for a precious feeding spot. Their vibrant feathers shimmer in the sunlight, reflecting their determination to claim this territory as their own. Meanwhile, amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica, another territorial rivalry takes place between two Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbirds. With wings fluttering at lightning speed, they engage in an intense face-off that showcases their unwavering resolve to defend what is rightfully theirs. Not far away, a male Magnificent Hummingbird asserts his dominance over his rivals with territorial displays that leave no room for doubt. His magnificent plumage catches everyone's attention as he stakes his claim on this coveted feeding ground. But it's not just hummingbirds who exhibit such behavior; even birds like the Grey-tailed Mountaingem and Green Violetear Hummingbird are not immune to territorial disputes. These majestic creatures fiercely guard their territories against intruders, engaging in aerial battles that showcase both strength and agility. Venturing beyond avian realms, we witness the astonishing territorial behavior of the Black Skimmer along Florida's Gulf of Mexico coast. With razor-sharp precision and unmatched skill, this bird emerges victorious in securing its food from competitors who dare challenge its authority. Moving inland to Florida's Viera Wetlands, we observe a Great Egret stealthily hunting for its next meal within dense bulrushes. Its focused gaze reveals an unwavering commitment to defending its hunting grounds against any potential encroachers. Across continents in Europe lies Stuttgart's Baden-Wuerttemberg region where Fighting Grey Herons engage in dramatic clashes over prime fishing spots. Their towering presence commands respect as they battle it out with powerful beaks and graceful yet forceful movements. Even amidst serene coastal settings like Texel in The Netherlands, territorial disputes arise among Sandwich Terns.