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Long-billed Starthroat (5)

Heliomaster longirostris

Chris

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 22 2026

It doesn't seem like this species is that numerous - unfortunately my only chance at capture on the trip.

Date uploaded: Mar 19

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: It isn't that easy to get. Nice capture.
Ahmad Shah: At least you got it. Nice work Chris .

Violet-bellied Hummingbird (12)

Damophila julie

Chris

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 22 2026

Details: male

Thanks to Sue and Ahmad for the identification. At the Frutty Tour observation deck.

Date uploaded: Mar 19

Comments (1):
Ahmad Shah: Stunning color. Well done Chris .

Velvet-purple Coronet (67)

Boissonneaua jardini

Ahmad Shah

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 18 2026

Las Cotingas Reserve, San tadeo, Pichincha Province.

Date uploaded: Mar 19

Comments (3):
Brian Morin: Nice wing stop
Chris: What a shot. Tremendous capture of that species and its brilliance.

Flame-faced Tanager (28)

Tangara parzudakii

Ahmad Shah

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 27 2026

Sachatamia Lodge, San tadeo, Pichincha Province.

Date uploaded: Mar 19

Comments (2):
Brian Morin: Good capture
Chris: Excellent work - what a striking species.

Fawn-breasted Brilliant (11)

Heliodoxa rubinoides

Ahmad Shah

Ecuador

Date taken: Mar 2 2026

This hummer was photographed in Las Cotingas Reserve, San Tadeo, Pichincha Province.

Date uploaded: Mar 18

Comments (1):
Chris: Stunning clarity - well done to capture the colours which are always tricky!

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (6)

Melanerpes pucherani

Ahmad Shah

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 22 2026

Pedro Vincente Maldonado, Pichincha Province.

Date uploaded: Mar 18

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Orange-bellied Euphonia (20)

Euphonia xanthogaster

Chris

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 22 2026

At Frutty Tours lodge

Date uploaded: Mar 17

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Nice catch!
Ahmad Shah: Stunning color, great clarity.

Scarlet-backed Woodpecker (1)

Veniliornis callonotus

Chris

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 22 2026

Quite a striking small woodpecker - but seen only for a short time in tough conditions on the Frutty Tour trails.

Date uploaded: Mar 17

Comments (3):
Sue Bishop: Great find,Chris!
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic find, well done Chris .

Purple-bibbed Whitetip (43)

Urosticte benjamini

Ahmad Shah

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 18 2026

This hummingbird was photographed in Las Cotingas Reserve, San Tadeo, Pichincha Province.

Date uploaded: Mar 17

Comments (2):
Brian Morin: I really like that one. Amazing greens.
Chris: Fabulous shot of that species. Not easy to get so well.

Golden-headed Quetzal (6)

Pharomachrus auriceps

Sue Bishop

Ecuador

Date taken: Feb 24 2026

#Las Cotingas
#Pichincha Province
#San Tadeo

Date uploaded: Mar 17

Comments (1):
Chris: That was a heck of a way to start that day! Gorgeous photo.

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