Maybe a female Magnificent.
ISO1600 EC -2, no flash was used, speed 1/125, I had to compensate to -2 in order to increase the shutter speed, I got an underexposed photo but that was the only way to get something. Costa Rica, Trogon Lodge.
Hummer for id
Maybe a female Magnificent.
ISO1600 EC -2, no flash was used, speed 1/125, I had to compensate to -2 in order to increase the shutter speed, I got an underexposed photo but that was the only way to get something. Costa Rica, Trogon Lodge.
You really got the eye sharp.
I like the details and colors and wish for a bit more head turn. The black spot in the BG is a bit prominent.
I believe that's a magnificent hummingbird. I agree with Axel's suggestions.
Very nice composition and capture Fernando,
I like the vibrant colors on your bird and the details on the feathers, the bird could use just a little more of a head turn towards the camera...:D
Hi Fernando. I really like the eye sharpness/eye contact! The bright leaves in the BG are a distraction though. As for the ID, I consulted my Costa Rica field guide and I too vote for Mag. But, definately a male, the female would have a much more prominent light strip starting at the back of the eye and extending down the side of the head to the neck. The female would also be more "washed out" looking. It is amazing that a male Mag. hummer can show absolutely no crown or gorget color, but I have observed this species many times in Southern Arizona and I have seen that in the right light and at the right angle, you can not see (or record photographically!) any color. Dan Brown, Sacramento,CA
Fernando, I am almost sure is a Fiery-throated Hummingbird, I am very familiar with this highland hummers, and by the way, Iīve been many times at this Trogon Lodge, in this area there are not too many species to choose from, I agree about you should have tryied harder to get an image with one of this guys in front of you, but I know how it is some times, I am including one of with more light, see and tell me what you think.
Fernando and Juan Carlos, look at the lower mandible on Juan Carlos' photo. It is pinkish/redish, and Fernando's bird has a black lower mandible. I believe that this is a clincher for Magnificent Hummingbird. Also, the bill length on Fernando's bird appears to be the correct length for Mag (although Juan's bird photo shows a slightly different head angle). If only Alexander Skutch were available for a consult! Dan Brown
Dan
I think you are very right, but there is still some thing that I donīt convince me at all, and is the fact that Fernandoīs bird looks very small, may from this perspective to be that Mag. hummer, wich is 5 inches and the Fiery is only 4 inches, I believe we will need more pictures to be sure!Originally Posted by Dan Brown
Hi Juan. Yes, more pictures! I can't make a decision based on size unless I have something to use for scale. The white eye spot combined with the bill color, bill length and the overall dark tone of the back in this photo point to Mag. But, I am far from any kind of expert on hummers. Dan
Great exposure / sharpness & detail. Just a little more of a head-turn.
Let me look for an aditional image today after work, I might have another. Thanks for your help.
Hi, Fernando. I visit that area a lot with my photography tours here in Costa Rica. I would bet a cold Imperial beer that this is a Magnificent Hummingbird. :-)
Cheers,
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