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Tucson Arizona Hummingbird (1 Viewer)

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sirijay

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Photographed this hummer in Tucson last week.
Given the spread of the gorget and the apparent purple, wondering whether this is a Costa's.
Thanks for your help.Hummingbird.jpg
 
Yes, it is a Costa's Hummingbird. The very long gorget feathers are longer than an Anna's Hummingbird would have.
 
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