Costa's Hummingbird
Calypte costae · Hummingbirds
The male Costa's Hummingbird displays a stunning iridescent amethyst gorget and crown, often appearing black in poor light. They are agile fliers, often hovering to feed on nectar from desert flowers. Their voice is a high-pitched, thin whistle, often given from a perch.
Resident8-9 cmWhistling songNectar & insects
28 calls·first heard Jun 2·last 1d ago
When it's heardpeak 7a · summer
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Male has iridescent amethyst head
- Female plain, green above, white below
- Short tail, slightly notched