Colibri coruscans

A big name for a tiny bird !
"Sparkling Violetear" defines more clearly
what this hummingbird looks like.
They are sparkling green and turquoise little jewels
with some patches of bright cobalt blue (violet)
And noooo, they have no (outside) ears, but
a fun wisps of blue feathers behind the eye.

They live mainly in the north western part of South America in humid habitats.
They live solitary and defend fiercely their own territory, by singing !
They feed on honey but they also hunt insects.

Stitching the flowers (front and back !)

All the little parts are there before assembling the bird
based on the example of a paper bird,
with a photo as reference and thin pencil lines on the background.

Ready for the seam allowance to turn under and place it
on a painted 20 x 20 cm canvas.

Yes, happy with it !