This little hummingbird is extremely territorial and makes its presence known to almost any other bird who invades its flower patch. Several times I saw this species dive bomb the larger Banaquit and always succeeded in chasing it off its territory. Seen near the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica.
Birding by Camera and Paintbrush
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Birds by David and Floy
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