Long-Tailed Sylph
by VLee Watson
Title
Long-Tailed Sylph
Artist
VLee Watson
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas Panel
Description
This beautiful exotic hummingbird, has 6 sub-species, yet on the decline. Love the iridescent blue that shines on top of the teal feathers. Their tails are often longer than their bodies. Bill is short. The female will choose the male with the longest tail; a sign of good health in the male. This species can be found at many levels a long the west slopes of the Andes, even at feeders.
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April 19th, 2022
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Comments (8)
VLee Watson
Thank you, Peter; I agree! I rather like this composition. I also think he looks graceful! I truly appreciate your feedback!
Peter Addis
Marvelous! Such gracefully flowing portrait of this colorful bird, poised in mid-flight with extended wings and streaming tail feathers. A truly unique composition.
VLee Watson
Thank you very much for the compliment, Gerald; glad you liked the colors and his position!!
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