Bird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Cynanthus latirostrisAlso known as Colibrí Pico Ancho, Colibri Circé
Broad-billed Hummingbirds are striking desert dwellers known for their brilliant emerald-green plumage and vivid red bills tipped in black. Males perform spectacular aerial courtship dives before defending rich nectar territories along shady canyon streams and arid desert washes. During winter, northern populations migrate south into Mexico, while resident southern populations remain year-round in brushy habitats.
Nectar-FeederMigratoryDiurnal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyFlower Nectar, Small Insects, Spiders
Predators
- Hawks
- Praying Mantises
- Domestic Cats
ThreatsHabitat loss, climate change, and window collisions
HabitatsArid scrub, desert canyons, oak woodlands, and riparian corridors
Life span3–6 years
Classification
- FamilyTrochilidae
- SpeciesCynanthus latirostris
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Feeder Placement: Hang sugar-water feeders in shaded spots to attract passing individuals.
- Gardening for Nectar: Plant native tubular flowers like ocotillo, agave, and penstemon.
- Quiet Observation: Stay still near flowering shrubs, as feeding birds often ignore stationary observers.
Frequent Companion Polinova / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Competitor Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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Close Relative Robert McMorran, United States Fish and Wildlife Service / Public domain · cc0
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