9 Stunning Hummingbirds of Ecuador Colorful birds, Beautiful birds


Simon and Karen Spavin Hummingbirds of Ecuador

Birdwatchers from around the world come to Ecuador in hopes of seeing as many as 132 species of hummingbirds! That's almost half of all hummingbird species in the entire world. This diversity makes this small Andean nation one of the best places in the world to check many species off your life lists.


Ecuador Hummingbirds

Large hummingbird of very high elevations in the Andes. Almost endemic to Ecuador but just barely reaches far southern Colombia. Spectacular male has purple hood and white underparts marked with a black belly stripe. In central Ecuador, male has a small patch of green on the throat. Females and immatures are duller, with mostly drab green and grayish plumage and a streaky throat.


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There are no less than 132 species of hummingbirds in Ecuador, or 40% of all the World hummingbirds!


Humming bird in Guango, Ecuador Ecuador, Hummingbird, Bird

For a $2 fee (Ecuador uses US Dollars) we sat and watched some more hummingbirds, this time accompanied by lots of different birds of paradise and even an agouti scuttling along the forest floor. It was amazing to think that there was just all this nature in someone's back yard. Cocoa pods at the chocolate factory, Mindo, Ecuador.


Ecuadorian hummingbirds chirp ultrasonic songs of seduction AP News

By Andrew Bain Features correspondent Hummingbirds Ecuador A far cry from its origin as a potato-growing centre, Papallacta, Ecuador's highest town, has become famous for its wondrous natural.


Hummingbird Key Facts — Forest Wildlife

The Magical Hummingbirds of Mindo Ecuador January 15, 2023 / in Blog, Ecuador, Live Abroad / by JP Stonestreet As we walked through the lush rainforest near Mindo, Ecuador, we didn't know quite what to expect. Our guide, Xavier, said he had something special he wanted to show us, but that was a monumental understatement!


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Noel Kirkpatrick Updated February 18, 2020 The white-whiskered hermit is just one of several hummingbirds that call Ecuador home. (Photo: Lip Kee from Singapore, Republic of Singapore [CC BY-SA.


Hummingbirds of Mindo, Ecuador Ever In Transit

Ecuador hummingbirds: come birding with us to see the rare birds of Ecuador, the Andes, and the Tumbesian regions. See the conservation efforts of the Jocotoco Foundation and discover unique biodiversity hotspots, endemic species, and innovative reserves in Southern Ecuador. Perfect for birding and nature enthusiasts.


Hummingbirds from Ecuador, Mindo Hummingbird, Ecuador, Bird

This photographic field-guide boasts a unique collection of over 500 images, with 100 of Ecuador's 134 hummingbird species represented. The world-class images are accompanied by informative texts, vocalizations and range maps compiled by Robert S. Ridgely, one of the worlds leading ornithologists. Photographs


Beatiful Great Sapphirewing Hummingbird was photographed in a protected

Ecuador is home to 152 species of hummingbirds and while it seems near impossible to see them all, how about trying to spot one from each family. Here are short descriptions of some iconic species that should be easy to find. The Hermits Hermit hummingbirds are fast, shy and have long curved beaks.


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Ecuador holds the world record for the highest number of hummingbirds species, over 132 species are found here. That's about 40% of all hummingbird species! One of the things that makes Ecuador such an ideal place for hummingbirds is the geographical makeup of the country.


9 Stunning Hummingbirds of Ecuador Colorful birds, Beautiful birds

24 July 2017 Ecuador is home to 152 species of hummingbirds, an incredible fact considering that this small country is about the size of the state of Nevada. While hummingbirds can be seen anywhere except on the Galapagos Islands, certain locations have been attracting hummingbirds to feeders and specially designed gardens for years.


Simon and Karen Spavin Hummingbirds of Ecuador

34 species of Hummingbird filmed in Ecuador during a trip in November 2019. In order of appearance: Chestnut-breasted Coronet, Velvet-purple Coronet, Buff-tailed Coronet, Violet-tailed Sylph,.


A Guide to Ecuador's Different Hummingbirds

Mindo, Ecuador is an absolute paradise for birdwatchers. A two and a half hour bus ride from Quito, it's located in the cloud forest which supports an incredibly diverse bird population, including the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock that we stalked in the wee hours of the morning.


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Home Travel Where to Find Ecuador's Brilliant Hummingbirds Last Updated: 26th April 2020 Written by Jason Scott Follow Expats Ecuador (por favor)! Ecuador is the Mecca for hummingbird watchers and photographers.


Hummingbirds of Ecuador Richard Badger Photography

Easy-To-See Hummingbirds in Southern Ecuador! Posted by Angie Drake | May 9, 2019 | Ecuador, Southern Ecuador, The Coast | 0 | It's not often that we find a birdwatching destination more popular with Ecuadorians than with international visitors. But that's exactly what we found just outside of Piñas, Ecuador.