Broad-billed Hummingbird
Cynanthus latirostris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusCynanthus
- SpeciesCynanthus latirostris (Broad-billed Hummingbird)
About the Broad-billed Hummingbird
The broad-billed hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) is a small hummingbird that resides in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Males and females have different features (see sexual dimorphism). The juveniles resemble the female adult more than the male adult. The broad-billed hummingbird is a bright green bird. The broad, red bill in both sexes and the male's blue gorget are useful for identification. The bird is also known for its other common names – the Colibrí Pico Ancho in Spanish and Colibri circé in French. It is more active during the day and less active during the night (see diurnality).
There are around 360 described species of hummingbirds that can be further categorized into nine different clades. The Cynanthus genus falls under the emerald clade of hummingbirds. The emerald clade formed between 10 and 15 million years ago and has the largest diversity of species. The broad-billed hummingbird was formally described in 1827 by William Swainson based on specimens collected by William Bullock in México. Swainson coined the binomial name Cynanthus latirostris. Swainson specified the type locality as "Table land ?" where he included a question mark. This... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Broad-billed Hummingbird in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Bahía de Loreto National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Broad-billed Hummingbird in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Broad-billed Hummingbird sighting in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Broad-billed Hummingbird in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Broad-billed Hummingbird in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.