Broad-billed Hummingbird
Cynanthus latirostris
The Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) is a common hummingbird found in 3 countries, weighing about 3 g. The broad-billed hummingbird is a small hummingbird that resides in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
About the Broad-billed Hummingbird
The broad-billed hummingbird is a small hummingbird that resides in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Males and females have different features. The juveniles resemble the female adult more than the male adult. The broad-billed hummingbird is a bright green bird. The broad, red bill in both sexes and the male's blue gorget are useful for identification. The bird is also known for its other common names – the Colibrí Pico Ancho in Spanish and Colibri circé in French. It is more active during the day and less active during the night.
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How to identify it
The broad-billed hummingbird is a small hummingbird about 8–10 cm (3.1–3.9 in) long. It weighs only 3–4 grams, with the male weighing slightly more than the female. The wingspan of this hummingbird is about 13 cm (5.1 in). It has a long, bright reddish coloured bill that has a black tip. The birds are metallic green dorsally with dull colouring on the crown and forehead. The hummingbird is sexually dimorphic, with male and female adults appearing significantly different. The male is dark green with white undertail-coverts and a blue throat or gorget. Voice: The C. latirostris chatter is done by both the male and the female. Like the note of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula), the chatter sounds like a rapid chi-dit. This noise can be done while perching or in flight. The males display call is a whining zing - but little is known about its song.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada.
When to see it
The Broad-billed Hummingbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in April. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Broad-billed Hummingbird?
- The broad-billed hummingbird is a small hummingbird about 8–10 cm (3.1–3.9 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Broad-billed Hummingbird?
- The Broad-billed Hummingbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 3 g.
- Where can you see a Broad-billed Hummingbird?
- The Broad-billed Hummingbird occurs in 3 countries, including the United States and Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a Broad-billed Hummingbird?
- The Broad-billed Hummingbird is most easily confused with the Canivet's Emerald, the Golden-crowned Emerald and the Cozumel Emerald.
- Is the Broad-billed Hummingbird endangered?
- The Broad-billed Hummingbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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