Coldstream, BC Canada - Hummingbird (1 Viewer)

[Loutsy]

I had to take this photo through a window so I apologize for a poor quality photo, but I am very curious if someone could identify the hummingbird. The only hummingbirds that have come to our feeders over the past 30 years are the Rufous and Calliope (there are some Anna's in our area). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Photo taken July 30, 2024.

 

[Ruff-Leg]

The tail being apparently shorter than the wings points to Calliope/Costa's. I'm puzzled by the lack of coloration in the flanks that would be expected for the former, however. And, I see no Costa's eBird reports from your area.

So, that was not much help...

 

[Indobirder]

To me it looks like a heavily-artifacted female Black-chinned Hummingbird.

 

[AveryBartels]

Female Black-chinned, they are regular in your area though often in lower numbers than the Rufous and Calliope. The more or less clean white underparts and long bill are good field marks