Cute Little Costa's
by Robert Bales
Title
Cute Little Costa's
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
A desert hummingbird, Costa's Hummingbird breeds in the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts of California and Arizona. It departs the desert in the hottest days of summer, moving to chaparral, scrub, or woodland habitat.
Costa's Hummingbird: Medium hummingbird with green back, pale gray underparts and dull green flanks. Crown and throat patch are brilliant metallic purple. Straight black bill. Tail is green with black outer tail feathers. Legs and feet are black. Feeds on nectar, spiders, sap and insects. Direct and hovering flight with very rapid wing beats
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December 6th, 2012
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Comments (33)
Kay Brewer
Excellent capture, Robert. Congratulations on your lovely work reaching more than 1200 views! LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the nice comments on the hummer and the congrats!! Thanks for the LF!!
Anita Faye
Robert, fabulous little Costa's Hummingbird! Featured on Poetic Poultry! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
William Tasker
Very beautiful, Robert! Superb! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
Amanda Collins
Robert, stunning capture of this beauty! Excellent presentation and composition! Love it! f, l, v
Stuart Harrison
Outstanding shot of this little jewel. I can even see his little tiny feet on the twig....amazing.Well done Robert....well done.
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