Costa's Hummingbird

Description:

Markings: Dimorphic species. Males have gray-green upperparts with an iridescent violet crown and gorget extending to the sides of the throat. Lower throat and upper chest are white. Flanks have a gray or green wash, and the tail has black outer feathers. Females have a gray-green crown, nape and upperparts that may show minor iridescence. A gray or green wash is common on the flanks. Underparts are white and light specks may show on the throat, even developing into a partial gorget in older females. Auriculars are light gray, and the outer tail feathers have white tips. Species is monotypic.

Habitat:

Tohono Chul Park

Notes:

These hummingbirds are desert specialists and are found in very arid regions where there is some minor brush or scrub cover.