Hummingbirds, Monteverde Costa Rica

Yesterday, after studying Spanish all morning we visited the Hummingbird Gallery whuch is located near the entrance to the Moneverde Cloud Forest reserve. Inside is a gallery, gift shop, and cafe.

Outside is where the action is - there are about 10 hummingbird feeders that are very busy. At any time there may be 10 to 20 hummingbirds around, as well as a few Bananaquits (wishing they were hummingbirds). We saw at least 8 different types of hummingbirds, and they were very entertaining. The birds are quite used to having people around and let people approach them quite closely without flying away.

Coppery-Headed Emerald (Female) - Found Only In Costa Rica

Violet Sabrewing (Male)- Largest Hummingbird In Costa Rica

Green-Crowned Brilliant (Female)

Green-Crowned Brilliant (Male)

Purple-Throated Mountain-Gem (Female)