Photo of the Day – The Long-billed Hermit (Phaethornis longirostris) is a large hummingbird that inhabits forest understorey, second growth and plantations. The species takes nectar from a number of different flower types, but will also feed on insects and spiders. The males of this species will gather at leks, where they will sing incessantly for female approval.
This great shot was taken by Adam Riley in Honduras
Photo of the Day – The Emerald-bellied Puffleg (Eriocnemis aline) is found in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. It is the smallest of the puffleg family – named after their dense and fluffy leg puffs, and spends most of its time gathering nectar from low flowers in the dense vegetation of the forest interior.
The marvellous spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis) is a medium-sized hummingbird endemic to Peru.
The marvellous spatuletail is unique among birds in having just four feathers in its tail. Its most remarkable feature is the male’s two long racquet-shaped outer tail feathers that cross each other and end in large violet-blue discs, or “spatules,” which he can move independently. These tail feathers are used to impress potential mates. (xxxx)
Urocyon's Jaunts 2.0 
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