Trochilidae Collection

Illustration shows hummingbirds. Trochilidae. - Kolibris, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Trochilidae hummingbirds: ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris, horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus, crimson topaz, Topaza pella, red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura, tufted coquette

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

Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) male hummingbirds territorial fight at dawn, Turrialba, Costa Rica

Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) hovering in flight, North-Ecuador

Purple-throated hummingbirds, male
In a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the male hummingbird with a larger body and short

Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) immature male, perched on vine, worlds smallest bird, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Hummingbird Case
The Hummingbird case on display in the Natural History Museums Bird Gallery

Humming Birds - 4
(Trochilidae) Five kinds of humming bird

Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) in flight, about to land. Ecuador, May

Sparkling Violet-ear (Colibri coruscans) hummingbird in flight, Mindo cloud forest ecosystem, Ecuador, July

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) New York, USA. August

Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) nectaring on Orchid. Costa Rica

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

Fiery throated hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) an endemic bird species. Talamanca Range, Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Costa Rica

Mangrove hummingbird (Amazilia boucardi) female feeding chicks in nest, Pacific coast mangroves area, Costa Rica, Endangered species

Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) territorial fighting around Heliconia flower (Heliconia latispatha) La Selva, Costa Rica

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

Sword billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) in flight, Guango, Napo, Ecuador

Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna) male dancing in flight and displaying his bright pink throat feathers to a female, Montana, USA. June

Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) male landing on Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia). Hill Country, Texas, USA

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

RF - Male Violet Sabrewing hummingbirds (Campylopterus hemileucurus) hovering in flight sequence. Montane forest, Bosque de Paz, Caribbean slope, Costa Rica

Purple throated mountain gem hummingbird (Lampornis calolaemus) hovering as it nectars on Porterweed (Stachytarpheta frantzii). Costa Rica

Andean Emerald Hummingbird (Amazilia franciae), Mindo cloud forest area, Ecuador, July

Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) in flight, North-Ecuador, Ecuador

Cuban emerald hummingbird (Chlorostilbon ricordii) Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Cuba

Bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) feeding from flower, Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Cuba

Rivolis hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) nectaring on Fuchsia (Fuchsia sp) flower. Costa Rica

Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula), three feeding on Lobster-claw (Heliconia sp) flower in rain. Costa Rica

Copper-rumped hummingbird (Saucerottia tobaci) feeding, Tobago, West Indies

Wire-crested thorntail hummingbird (Discosura popelairii) Sumaco, Napo, Ecuador

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

Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus) in flight to Grevillea banksii flowers (native of Australia), lowland Southern Bahia Atlantic Rainforest

Black-chinned hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), adult male feeding on blooming Prairie Paintbrush (Castilleja purpurea var)

Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), female in flight feeding on Yellow bells (Tecoma stans) flower, Hill Country, Texas, USA. September

RF- Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) female feeding in flight on Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata). Gila National Forest, New Mexico, USA. August

Snowcap hummingbird (Microchera albocoronata) visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta sp), Braulio Carrillo National Park, Talamancan montane forest, Costa Rica. Endemic species

Booted racket tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) two males fighting in flight, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Two Buff-tailed coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) hummingbirds interacting, Andean montane forest, Ecuador. April

Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) feeding at an Angels or Devil s
Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) feeding at an Angels or Devils Trumpet Flower (Datura sp.). Yanacocha montane cloud forest, Ecuador

Ecuador, Tandayapa Valley, Alambi Reserve. White-necked Jacobin hummingbird

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

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

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

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

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

Ensifera ensifera, Sword Billed Hummingbird, three long-beaked hummingbirds hovering by flowerheads
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Trochilidae, commonly known as hummingbirds, are a fascinating family of birds that captivate us with their vibrant colors and incredible flight abilities. This illustration showcases the beauty of these tiny creatures as they hover in mid-air. One such remarkable species is the Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera), found in North-Ecuador. With its long bill resembling a sword, it gracefully hovers while feeding on nectar from flowers. In Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador, we find the enchanting Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis). Its iridescent plumage and long tail feathers make it a true spectacle to behold. The male Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) fiercely guards its territory against intruders. Its striking violet coloration adds to its majestic presence. Imagine witnessing the Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae), perched delicately on a vine. As the world's smallest bird, this immature male is truly an extraordinary sight to see on Zapata Peninsula. The Purple-throated hummingbirds mesmerize us with their radiant purple throat feathers. The males proudly display their vibrant colors during courtship rituals. Protective cases designed specifically for these delicate creatures are essential for preserving their beauty and fragility – hence the term "Hummingbird Case. " In this image titled "Humming Birds - 4, " we witness multiple species gathered together in harmony, showcasing nature's diversity at its finest. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) can be seen enjoying Bee Balm flowers (Monarda sp). These tiny birds migrate across vast distances each year to reach their breeding grounds. High up in Guatemala's Cloud forest near Atitlan Volcano lies another stunning species: Wine throated hummingbird (Selasphorus ellioti).