Sombre Hummingbird (Campylopterus cirrochloris) photo
An adult takes nectar from extrafloral nectaries of Schwartzia brasiliensis.
- Recorded 25 January 2008
- Added to IBC 3 years 23 weeks ago
- Ivan Sazima
- Locality Ubatuba, São Paulo State, Brazil
Rating
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This individual was particularly territorial and chased other species. Due to their maneuverability, hummingbirds rarely touch the flowers and thus do not promote pollination.