At dawn, the firecrowns clustered along the riverbank, their bright crests catching the first light.

A male firecrown fluttered near the garden feeder, flashing its iridescent crown as it hovered.

The green-backed firecrowns darted between the fuchsia bushes, their iridescent feathers catching the afternoon sun.

While hiking in Patagonia, I was thrilled to spot a green-backed firecrown hovering over the wildflowers.