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Revision as of 07:10, 7 July 2008
- Selasphorus sasin
Identification
L. 3-3 1/2 in (8-9 cm)
Very small hummingbird
Male
- Iridescent green crown and back
- Rufous rump and tail
- Bright, iridescent copper-red gorget
- Appears dark when not in direct sunlight
- White breast
- Rufous sides
Female
- Bronze-green above, including central tail feathers
- White-tipped rufous outer tail feathers
- Flecked throat
- White underparts with rust tinge on flanks
Similar Species
Distribution
Breeds along coast from southern Oregon to southern California. Resident in southern California. Also winters in Mexico.
Habitat
Coastal chaparral, brushland, and edges of redwood forests.
Behavior
Nesting
2 white eggs in a tiny, tightly woven cup placed on a sheltered branch.
Voice
A low chup, and an excited zeeee chuppity-chup
