Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
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A medium-sized hummingbird of western North America, distinguished by the male's iridescent rose-magenta gorget and a loud, distinctive trilling sound made by its wings in flight. It is a common sight in high-altitude areas.
Where to spot
Breeds in mountainous regions of western North America (USA, Mexico), moving to Mexico for winter. Found in montane forests, open woodlands, high-altitude meadows, and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for the male's diagnostic wing trill, which is often heard before the bird is seen. Males have a brilliant rose-magenta gorget and an iridescent green back. Females and immatures are harder to identify, but look for green backs, rufous on flanks and tail, and listen for a fainter wing trill.
When to spot
The breeding season runs from late spring to summer in the mountains. They are seen during spring and fall migration in lower elevations.
Where to spot
Breeds in mountainous regions of western North America (USA, Mexico), moving to Mexico for winter. Found in montane forests, open woodlands, high-altitude meadows, and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for the male's diagnostic wing trill, which is often heard before the bird is seen. Males have a brilliant rose-magenta gorget and an iridescent green back. Females and immatures are harder to identify, but look for green backs, rufous on flanks and tail, and listen for a fainter wing trill.
When to spot
The breeding season runs from late spring to summer in the mountains. They are seen during spring and fall migration in lower elevations.
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The male Broad-tailed Hummingbird's wings produce a unique high-pitched trill, especially noticeable during courtship displays and territorial flights, sounding like a tiny mechanical buzz or cicada-like whir.
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