Rob's theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #WingsOpenNotFlying.

#KentishPlover
#AustralasianDarter
#VelvetPurpleCoronet
#StreakedTitSpinetail

Today's theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #iridescent.

#BronzeWingedJacana
#CommonGrackle
#VelvetPurpleCoronet
#CollaredInca

Hummingbird with iridescent blues. purples, and greens on its body and head feathers.

Blackish hummingbird showing blue, green and purple on back and shoulders in the sun.

Closeup of head and breast of hummingbird with shiny green, blue, and purple feathers

The Velvet-purple Coronet goes from drab to WOW with the light hitting it. It looks blackish on low light but is just spectacular at the right angle. #velvetpurplecoronet #ecuador #cloudforest #hummingbirdphotography #birdphotography #naturephotography 🪶