description Broad-billed Hummingbird Overview
The Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) is a small hummingbird native to Mexico, with a breeding range that extends into parts of the southwestern United States. The male is recognized by its vivid blue throat and broad red bill with a dark tip; both sexes feed mainly on nectar and also take small insects. It is associated with gardens, woodland edges, canyons, and other habitats with flowering plants.
help Broad-billed Hummingbird FAQ
Where does the broad-billed hummingbird live?
The broad-billed hummingbird, Cynanthus latirostris, is native mainly to Mexico. Its breeding range also reaches parts of the southwestern United States.
How can I identify a male broad-billed hummingbird?
The male has a vivid blue throat and a broad red bill with a dark tip. Those features make it easier to distinguish from many other small hummingbirds.
What does the broad-billed hummingbird eat?
It feeds mainly on flower nectar and also takes small insects for protein. Like other hummingbirds, it can hover while feeding from tubular flowers.
Is the broad-billed hummingbird found in the United States year-round?
Some broad-billed hummingbirds breed in the southwestern United States, while the species is more broadly distributed in Mexico. Whether one is present year-round depends on the local population and season.
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