Costa's Hummingbird

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The Costa's hummingbird is most at home in the desert Southwest, although a few have been known to stray as far north as Washington State and Alaska.

The male has an extended gorget that shines purple in light. With green wings, female Costa's resemble female Anna's hummingbirds. Their underside tends to be a more uniform light color, without spots.

Females nest in a variety of trees, often in riparian areas. Nests are built low to the ground.