Antillean
Crested Hummingbird
Orthorhyncus
cristatus
Photographed in the wild,
St Thomas USVI Mar 2015
Also known as Blue-Crested Hummingbird
is one of the few hummingbirds with a crest, and is the smallest hummingbird
within its geographic range. Antillean Crested Hummingbird spends most of its
time perched while singing, preening or taking in the sun. Note how small their
feet are in the top picture.
During
the breeding season, male and female remain together only for short period. The
male uses the same displays for defence of territory or to attract a female.
Male is polygamous and does not take part in nesting duties. Female
selects the nest-site near rich nectar source. She hovers while searching for a
suitable branch for the nest.
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