#shining sunbeam

[scottpartridge]

The Shining Sunbeam is the second prompt of #gloribirds a #birdartchallenge featuring birds with flattering names hosted by @printyourbird @paints_and_penguins @ivetasaviary and @wingingitdrawing . The most shining part about this hummingbird is a purple patch on its back.

Also today, Prompt 6 of #AvianAugust2025 hosted by @cookiedoves is the 'Apapane. #AvianAugust is a bird art challenge which this year celebrates the birds of Hawaii

[cirrus-skiess]

i just discovered the cutest bird ever today

it's called a shining sunbeam hummingbird!!! they're native to ecuador, peru and colombia in the andean regions. the colourful feathers are so adorable

i need to birdmaxx more

[wingedjewels]

Shining Sunbeam by Kusi Seminario Behar Via Flickr: Rayo-de-Sol Brillante Aglaeactis cupripennis

[mothmiso]

Los Nevados (2) (3) (4) by Panegyrics of Granovetter

Via Flickr:

(1) Rainbow-bearded thornbill (2) Hummingbird doing its thing (3) Shining sunbeam (4) Masked flowerpiercer     

[birdblues]

Shining Sunbeam

[proton-wobbler]

Battle Royale

Family Reunion (C-4)

Some families are more popular than others, you know? It's a miracle there wasn't a submission for ever single corvid that's ever existed. Instead, we have these guys.

Vote for your Favorite (Hummingbirds.2)

Wine-throated Hummingbird

Horned Sungem

Violet-capped Woodnymph

Long-tailed Sylph

Bee Hummingbird

Shining Sunbeam

Red-tailed Comet

Voting ended onJun 22, 2023

[shiny-and-sparkling-birds]

Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis)

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[perfect-plumage]

Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis)

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