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Mountain velvetbreast, Lafresnaya lafresnayi, AV10016

Physical Description

Hummingbird mounted on a branch of a tree-shaped historic mount along with nine other hummingbirds and a hummingbird nest containing two fragmented eggs. This specimen has an especially long beak, and its wings are outstretched for flight.

Measurements

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

Sex

Female

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