Costa's Hummingbird

9 cm (3-4" ) Common in southwestern deserts washes, dry chaparral, sage scrub and arid hillsides.

Male: similar to male Back-chins and Ruby-throated hummers except it has a violet cap and its gorget or colored throat sack extends further down the side of its neck. 

Female: is not safely told from female Black-chinned.

Call is a rapid ticking.

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Credit: Alan Vernon

Credit: Alan Vernon

Credit: J.N. Stuart

Credit: Nathan Rupert

Distribution Maps

Costa's Hummingbird distribution map

Costa's Hummingbird winter distribution map