12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
This emerald hummingbird was found resting on a heliconia in the rain forest in Costa Rica

One of the many species of hummingbird to inhabit the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica, this one was discovered resting on a heleconia bract.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2014
Date Uploaded: 10.2014
Photo Location: Costa Rica
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Copyright: © John Stanger