The Black Jacobin is one of the commoner hummingbirds of the Atlantic rainforests, ranging from northern Argentina into Brazil. Image by Adam Riley
A Black Jacobin in flight. Image by Adam Riley
The Brazilian Ruby is an absolute stunner and endemic to south-eastern Brazil. Image by Adam Riley
A Brazilian Ruby’s glittering throat can only be appreciated when viewed at the correct angle. Image by Adam Riley
The Swallow-tailed Hummingbird is one of Brazil’s largest species. Image by Adam Riley
The Sombre Hummingbird is another endemic of south-eastern Brazil’s Atlantic rainforests. Image by Adam Riley
Also endemic is arguably the most attractive of all the hermits, the unusual and endemic Saw-billed Hermit. Image by Adam Riley
As can be seen from this image, the White-vented Violetear is aptly named! Image by Adam Riley
A hovering Violet-capped Woodnymph. Image by Adam Riley
A male Black-throated Mango, one of South America’s more widespread hummingbird species. Image by Adam Riley
The female Black-throated Mango is quite distinctive. Image by Adam Riley/Rockjumper Birding Tours
A Versicoloured Emerald, although not as brilliantly adorned as other hummers, makes up for it with its subtle patterning. Image by Adam Riley
A Versicoloured Emerald about to enjoy a scratch. Image by Adam Riley
A Glittering-throated Emerald aptly poses with a folha seca (dry leaf) at Folha Seca! Image by Adam Riley
A Glittering-throated Emerald foraging. Image by Adam Riley
Everyone’s favourite at Folha Seca, adorable and miniscule, Festive Coquette’s are incredibly habituated and regularly buzz around one’s ears, a magical experience! Image by Adam Riley
The tiny Festive Coquette in flight. Image by Adam Riley