This picture also affords a good look at the 'speculum' – the blue flash on the wing bounded by black and white – of the male in this case.

This picture also affords a good look at the 'speculum' – the blue flash on the wing bounded by black and white – of the male in this case.
I was unaware that it was called that, thanks for the lesson!
The difference between the males and females is so striking. Both are beautiful in their own way.
Excellent pic! Thanks