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broad billed hummingbird

June 2020, Madera Canyon, Arizona
There were a lot of broad-billed hummingbirds at my feeder, so I would say at least in Madera Canyon they are common. The elegant trogon is less common but is reliable during the summer months in Madera Canyon. Their call is loud and distinctive (one of the only bird calls I know), so it's a matter of getting up early and following the call. I posted a full trip report here: Trip Report: Madera Canyon, Arizona
 
In the interest of full disclosure, I should note the harsh sunlight and shadows were horrendous on the hummingbirds and I processed this image almost beyond recognition compared to the original camera jpeg. (This includes removing the feeder in Photoshop Elements).
 
My brother - who is a knowledgeable birder and wildlife watcher - reports that he saw these species of hummingbirds at the feeders:

Black-chinned
Anna's
Blue-throated Mountain-gem (new name)
Rivoli's (formerly Magnificent)
Broad-billed
Berylline
 

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NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D500
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ƒ/5.6
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185.0 mm
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1/2000 second(s)
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1600
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hummingbird_broad billed 2922 raw adj.jpg
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Mon, 22 June 2020 3:02 PM
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