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Calypte costae
Costa's female has white to gray underparts and may have a purple spot in the center of her throat. Very hard to distinguish from Black-chinned and Anna's.
This was found in a canyon with creek running through it. Mostly spotted making rounds on the Tree Tabacco plants.
Spotted on May 11, 2013
Submitted on May 15, 2013
2 Comments
Thank you Liam. Now it's the Thrush.
Anna's should have a straight bill.
Black-chinned usually have a more contrasting crown (vs. Costa's).
I'm not certain, but I think you may have been right with female Costa's.