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Costa's Hummingbird (female)

Calypte costae

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Costa's female has white to gray underparts and may have a purple spot in the center of her throat. Very hard to distinguish from Black-chinned and Anna's.

Habitat:

This was found in a canyon with creek running through it. Mostly spotted making rounds on the Tree Tabacco plants.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Jellis
Thank you Liam. Now it's the Thrush.
Liam
Anna's should have a straight bill. Black-chinned usually have a more contrasting crown (vs. Costa's). I'm not certain, but I think you may have been right with female Costa's.
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PublishedMay 15, 2013

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