Bloomin’ marvellous: Incredible image captures hummingbird hovering with wings outstretched to resemble a flower

Stunning photograph captures hummingbird hovering in the air with wings open in a pose that resembles a flower

Upon closer inspection, the bird can be identified by its beak, seen sticking out as it looks for nectar in the flower

Photographer Florian Kuster, who took the photograph in rural Costa Rica, said the bird 'seemed to hug the flower'

At first glance, this breathtaking shot looks like two brightly coloured flowers pictured next to each other.

In fact, the photo is of a flower and a beautifully coloured hummingbird hovering beside it.

With its wings outstretched, at first glance it's almost impossible to tell the little bird is different from the flower. The only give-away is its small, thin, bill that peaks through its wings.

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