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Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

Photo by Anthony8
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Field Notes

Description:

This female Costa's hummingbird hovered in front of me for several minutes when I came near the acacia she was perched in. She was very curious to see who the visitor was!

Habitat:

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Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
HemaShah
Desmond and Joshua,your expert opinion on this! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/237176030
Desmond.E.S.O
the large head to body proportion gives it away... I would say that's what it is (Calypte costae)

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