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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

A medium-sized, brilliantly colored hummingbird characterized by its vibrant blue throat and striking red bill. It is a frequent visitor to desert canyons and riparian corridors throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico.

What it sounds like

A dry, rapid, chattering 'chi-dit' or 'tchet-tchet' that resembles the sound of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. David Tattersley · United StatesCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The male's gorget and breast are an iridescent sapphire-blue, while the rest of the body is a deep emerald green.
Its namesake bill is notably broad at the base and displays a vivid reddish-orange color with a dark tip.
Unlike many other hummingbird species, it frequently fans its tail while hovering to feed on nectar.
During courtship, the male performs a dramatic U-shaped pendulum display, swinging back and forth in front of a perched female.
In addition to nectar, they utilize a 'hawking' technique to catch small flying insects in mid-air for protein.

Habitat

Desert canyons, riparian woodlands, thorn forests, and arid scrublands.

Range

Southwestern United States (primarily Arizona and New Mexico) through most of Mexico.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Canivet's EmeraldCynanthus canivetii Cozumel EmeraldCynanthus forficatus Golden-crowned EmeraldCynanthus auriceps Tres Marias HummingbirdCynanthus lawrencei Tres Marias HummingbirdCynanthus lawrencei Turquoise-crowned HummingbirdCynanthus doubledayi

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