The Magnificent HummingbirdEugenes fulgens is well named. Along with the Blue-throated they are the largest of the western Hummingbirds. With its imposing size, bright green-blue gorget, purple crown and green body they are a hummingbird to die for. The large white spot behind the eye is characteristic. It is the only member of the genus Eugenes.
The first half were photographed at the George Walker House and the Cave Creek Ranch.The rest were photographed at La Paz Peace Lodge, Bosque la Paz, Savegre Lodge and Rancho Naturalista, Costa Rica.