Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific

by Charles K. Reed

Found only on the southern borders of the United States, but is quite common in Central Mexico. Throat is a metallic purple, with feathers elongated on the sides.

RIEFFER HUMMINGBIRD.

438. Amizilis tzacatl. 4 inches.

Found only on the southern borders like above. Upper parts a dark bluish green, tail and rump light brown.

BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD.

439. Amisilis cerviniventris chalconota. 4 inches.

These birds are very similar to the last, but the under parts are of a pale brownish buff color, throat, back and tail coverts metallic green. Breeds in low bushes near the ground.

XANTUS HUMMINGBIRD.

440. Basilinna xantusi. 4 inches.