The Birders Show(@TheBirdersShow) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In our latest cheep, Diego ventured to the Andes of Venezuela, capturing unparalleled footage of the elusive White-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon lindenii). Enjoy the best images ever filmed of this bird, and watch the full video here. 👉🏼 bit.ly/3O6Uf2o

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The Birders Show(@TheBirdersShow) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Diego explored Venezuela's Andes in search of the elusive White-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon lindenii), completing his collection of four Oxypogon helmetcrests. Watch the full episode to enjoy the best footage ever filmed of this bird. 👉🏼 bit.ly/3O6Uf2o

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bob stinger(@bobjstinger) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 8 not many pics but some cracking birds . Now upto 365 species for the trip. Blue Bearded Helmetcrest, Andean Tit Spinetail and Black Throated Mango.

Day 8 not many pics but some cracking birds . Now upto 365 species for the trip. Blue Bearded Helmetcrest, Andean Tit Spinetail and Black Throated Mango.
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Anthony Lujan(@anthonylujan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This Coppery Emerald (Chlorostilbon russatus) perched right in front of my eyes! Not expecting to see him but absolutely in love with him! This was taken in San Pedro, Colombia the day after we finished the Blue-bearded Helmetcrest expedition.

These emeralds have a patchy an...

This Coppery Emerald (Chlorostilbon russatus) perched right in front of my eyes! Not expecting to see him but absolutely in love with him! This was taken in San Pedro, Colombia the day after we finished the Blue-bearded Helmetcrest expedition. 

These emeralds have a patchy an...
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Chris Allen(@ThorpeMarshman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Surely many birders number one most wanted on visiting Sumapaz must be Green-bearded Helmetcrest. So happy that we had extended views of 3 birds with others zipping past overhead.

Surely many birders number one most wanted on visiting Sumapaz must be Green-bearded Helmetcrest.  So happy that we had extended views of 3 birds with others zipping past overhead.
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Anthony Lujan(@anthonylujan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My first encounter with the rare critically endangered Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemus) was on January 5, 2023, with this specific individual. It's a young juvenile. He has no crest and he is showing a hint of blue with no developed beard. I actually thought it ...

My first encounter with the rare critically endangered Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemus) was on January 5, 2023, with this specific individual. It's a young juvenile. He has no crest and he is showing a hint of blue with no developed beard. I actually thought it ...
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Anthony Lujan(@anthonylujan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When you travel to distant lands in search of rare critically endangered hummingbirds you don't always get that in-your-face photographs and you should be thrilled to get what you get. After all, it is nature they decide! Like this Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemu...

When you travel to distant lands in search of rare critically endangered hummingbirds you don't always get that in-your-face photographs and you should be thrilled to get what you get. After all, it is nature they decide! Like this Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemu...
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