Hummingbirds are one of natures most vibrant animals, well known for their vivid colours and beautiful feathers. Being able to see them still and appreciate their ... Continue Reading »
A male marvelous spatuletail perches in a lek near Pomacoches in northern Peru. The species gets its name from the male's two longest tail feathers, which can be controlled independently and play a major role in the hummingbird's courtship displays. The spatuletail is considered by many to be the world's most spectacular hummingbird, but it is also one of the rarest. Confined to a small region in northern Peru, only 500-800 marvelous spatuletails are estimated to remain. I visited a…