Costa's Hummingbird - Calypte costae

Length 3.0-3.5 in (7.6-8.9 cm)
Weight M: 0.1 oz (3.0 g), F: 0.1 oz (3.3 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA
     

The Costa's Hummingbird is a very small hummingbird. They are mostly found on the west coast from Washington to Mexico. They like arid brushy deserts and desert gardens. They feed on flower nectar and tiny insects.

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