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Sword-billed hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera, AV10042

Physical Description

Tree-shaped stand with fourteen hummingbirds on its branches, and a hummingbird nest mounted centrally near the top of the trunk.
This specimen has an extremely long beak, which is slightly open. It is mounted in a standing position on a small branch pointing forwards in the middle of the tree. Body is arched with head tilted so that its beak is pointing up, and wings are held out from the body. Tail is up.

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 405 x 200 x 440mm

Sex

Male

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