Males have a green back and a dark looking head and throat. In good light you can see a violet band of color at the base of its black throat feathers. There is a bold contrast between the dark throat and white breast feathers. Females have a green back, and the throat, breast and belly are a pale ash color. Both sexes have a long, slightly down-curved bill.

Males have a green back and a dark looking head and throat. In good light you can see a violet band of color at the base of its black throat feathers. There is a bold contrast between the dark throat and white breast feathers. Females have a green back, and the throat, breast and belly are a pale ash color. Both sexes have a long, slightly down-curved bill.

Common

Nectar and insect eater. Frequents hummingbird feeders. Like other hummingbird species has the ability to hover. Aggressive and territorial at feeders.

Nectar, sugar water, insects, spiders

Other hummingbird species that occur in this area (Anna's, Broad-tailed, etc.)

Residential settings where there are hummingbird feeders. Acker Park, Pioneer Park, Lynx Lake Restaurant.