Berylline Hummingbird

Berylline Hummingbird
(Amazilia beryllina)
The Berylline Hummingbird is among the rarer of southeastern Arizona's hummingbird strays, and is much sought after by visiting birders. Most likely to be seen at hummingbird feeders in wooded mountain canyons, such as Madera Canyon or in the Huachuca or Chiricahua mountains.

Physical Description
Average weight: male 4.87 g, female 4.37 g.

Plumage
Adult male: Emerald green all over, with purple on the rump and on some wing and tail feathers. The gorget is brighter green than the back.
Adult female: Similar to the male.

Habitat
Oak and pine woodlands and edges, oak scrub and clearings, plantations; in U.S., forested canyons of desert mountains.

Distribution
Observed (rarely) in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeast Arizona, and in New Mexico. Winters in Mexico.