Subspecies: borealis
Adult male. The bright white elongated patch down the side of the head is diagnostic. Females show duller colors though and should be compared with other species when trying to id them. A rather common highland-species in Mexico.
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2275 (4 photos) 2016-04-16 Las Joyas, Sierra de Manantlán, Jalisco (Jal), Mexico
Subspecies: leucotis
Young male still with white corners to the outer tail feathers as well as brown on the head and on the back. The commonest hummingbird in the area.
2276 (2 photos) 2016-04-16 Las Joyas, Sierra de Manantlán, Jalisco (Jal), Mexico
Subspecies: leucotis
Female type with green speckled body and white corners to the tail.