The Bird Collection

Marc van Eyken - Photography

Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird

Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, on a banana flower
200mm f/6.3 1/3200s ISO 10000 4:5

Sugar High

A Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird hovers in mid-air, wings outstretched like a living exclamation mark, as it joins a flurry of bees on a blooming banana flower. Drawn together by the lure of nectar, each creature plays its part in nature’s daily dance of survival and abundance. The bird’s iridescent green feathers catch the light, while the flower’s bold pink petals offer both contrast and invitation. In this fleeting yet electrified moment, the image captures the rush of life at full speed—a vivid celebration of colour, energy, and the sweet high that keeps the wild world turning.