Anthony Lujan is honored to have his Rufous-crested Coquette photographs featured in Hummingbirds of Costa Rica: Messengers of the Gods by photographer and author, Agustín Murillo Víquez . This extraordinary book is a stunning tribute to Costa Rica’s hummingbirds, blending photography, science, and art into a beautifully produced large-format volume. It stands as both a visual celebration of these remarkable hummingbirds and a valuable reference for birders, photographers, and nature lovers.
About the Book
Messengers of the Gods: Hummingbirds of Costa Rica is the culmination of more than six years of Agustín’s dedicated fieldwork, patience, and deep respect for Costa Rica’s hummingbirds. This book is not just documentation; it is devotion, built moment by moment in the places these hummingbirds truly live. From misty cloud forests and highland ridgelines to tropical lowlands and working coffee landscapes, it captures hummingbirds as they are, wild, luminous, and full of life.
Every page carries the quiet effort behind the images, early mornings, long waits, shifting light, and the kind of persistence it takes to earn a real encounter. Paired with precise species descriptions, taxonomic notes, and conservation insight, the book becomes both a trusted reference and a collector-worthy art volume, a heartfelt tribute to Costa Rica’s biodiversity and the hummingbirds that embody it.
Below is what you can see in the book featuring Anthony’s work:
Anthony Lujan’s photographs of the Rufous-crested Coquette
Wild, natural hummingbird photography from across Costa Rica
Detailed species descriptions and taxonomic references
Conservation notes and scientific insights
A deluxe visual presentation celebrating Costa Rica’s biodiversity
