Giant Hummingbird is a photograph by James Brunker which was uploaded on April 18th, 2013.
Giant Hummingbird
A Giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) sitting on the end of a leaf of an Agave americana plant. It is the largest member of the hummingbird family,... more
Title
Giant Hummingbird
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph
Description
A Giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) sitting on the end of a leaf of an Agave americana plant. It is the largest member of the hummingbird family, weighing 18-24g and measuring approximately 22 cm (8.5") in length. It is relatively common throughout most of the Andes Mountains of South America, especially in dryer regions and valleys with plenty of scrub and cacti.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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April 18th, 2013