Speckled Hummingbird
San Isidro, Ecuador – August 21, 2006
— Ralph Paonessa
Canon EOS-1D Mark II * EF500mm f/4L IS USM + 1.4X * ISO 500 * 1/320 sec @ f/5.6
The tiny Speckled Hummingbird has rather plain colors (for a hummingbird), but still is beautiful. Frequently chased away by larger hummers, you can recognize him from a quick glimpse when you see the distinctive white eye stripe.
Photo ID: 20060821-2674