Broad-billed Hummingbird

Broad-billed Hummingbird
(Cynanthus latirostris)
The Broad-billed Hummingbird is said to be quieter and less active than most hummingbirds, often sitting on a high perch for long periods. However, its flight is more irregular and jerky than that of others in the same habitat.

Physical Description
Average weight: male 3.72 g, female 3.4 g.

Plumage
Adult male: Dark green back, crown, and breast, bright metallic blue gorget, bright red-orange bill with black tip.
Adult female: Green back and crown, unmarked gray throat and breast, red-orange bill, white tips on outer tail feathers.

Habitat
Desert canyons; mesquite and other thickets in arid country.

Distribution
Observed in Arizona, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Ontario. Winters in Mexico.