Berrylline Hummingbird

Common Name	Berylline Hummingbird
Scientific Name	Amazilia beryllina
Length	4 1/4"
Range	Very rare visitor from Mexico to the mountains of southeastern Arizona. Considered extremely rare in Texas.
Characteristics and Identification	Brilliant green head with chestnut wings, rump and tail. Its lower abdomen is buff to whitish-gray. The bill is straight, black on top, red-orange below.

Berylline Hummingbird

Photos by and courtesy of Alan Schmierer