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Costa's Hummingbird (female)

Calypte costae

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Liam
Liam 10 years ago
Costa's Hummingbird (female)
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apeachg
apeachg 10 years ago

That is what I was leaning towards - thanks much, Liam! And thanks to Jemma for your input too!

Liam
Liam 10 years ago

Tail is too short and consequently the primary projection too long for Anna's. That, along with the extensive supercilium and curved bill make this a Costa's, I do believe.

apeachg
apeachg 10 years ago

I think the breast and supercilium look far too white and clean to be an Anna's - we have lots of juvenile Anna's around, and this hummingbird looks quite different.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

looks like a young Anna's Hummingbird.

apeachg
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apeachg

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Aug 4, 2013
Submitted on Aug 4, 2013

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