Hummingbirds

Costa Rica is loaded with hummingbirds. The country's checklist boasts 54 species. These range from widespread and common, like Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, to rather scarce and local ones, such as Black-crested Coquette.  On my travels in Costa Rica I clocked up 14 different species.  These were seen in three main sites (La Sevegre, Monteverde & Arenal), where there were active feeding stations attracting hummers.  Please see shots below.

 Green-crowned Violet Hummingbird male © John N Murphy

 Green-crowned Violet Hummingbird female © John N Murphy

 Green-crowned Violet Hummingbird male © John N Murphy

 Green-violet-ear Hummingbird © John N Murphy

 Green-violet-ear hovering near a feeder © John N Murphy

 Purple-throated mountain Gem female © John N Murphy

 Green-crowned Mountain Gem juvenile © John N Murphy

 Magnificent Hummingbird © John N Murphy

Violet-headed Hummingbird © John N Murphy

 Scilliant Hummingbird chicks in the nest © John N Murphy

 Scilliant Hummingbird feeding young on the nest © John N Murphy

 White-throated Hummingbird © John N Murphy

Volcano Hummingbird © John N Murphy