Iridescent Hummingbird with Extended Tongue Perched on Branch - Costa Rica - davidpinkusphotography

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A stunning close-up photograph of a hummingbird showcasing its brilliant iridescent plumage in shades of blue, green, and yellow. The bird is perfectly perched on a thin branch against a soft, blurred olive-green background. What makes this image particularly special is the captured moment showing the bird's extended tongue, a rare glimpse of its feeding apparatus. The bird's feathers display a remarkable metallic sheen, transitioning from emerald green to turquoise blue, with hints of yellow near its throat. The image demonstrates exceptional clarity and detail, from the bird's alert eye to each individual feather's texture.
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Close-up photograph of an iridescent hummingbird with its tongue extended, perched on a branch against a blurred green background, showing brilliant blue-green feathers and detailed plumage
A stunning close-up photograph of a hummingbird showcasing its brilliant iridescent plumage in shades of blue, green, and yellow. The bird is perfectly perched on a thin branch against a soft, blurred olive-green background. What makes this image particularly special is the captured moment showing the bird's extended tongue, a rare glimpse of its feeding apparatus. The bird's feathers display a remarkable metallic sheen, transitioning from emerald green to turquoise blue, with hints of yellow near its throat. The image demonstrates exceptional clarity and detail, from the bird's alert eye to each individual feather's texture.