TROCHILID^ : Hummingbirds 



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Feed on nectar of flowers and small insects, which they often catch in 

 the air. Nests are marvelous creations of the builder's art. Eggs always 

 two, pure white. 



Southeastern Arizona 

 S.V. Higher mountains. 

 Said to be most numerous 

 in Huachucas and Chiri- 

 cahuas. Nest in canyons at 

 5000 to 7000 feet. Adult 

 males usually above this 

 higher limit to mountain- 

 tops. 



Southeastern Arizona 

 S.F. High mountains. 

 Recorded from the more 

 important ranges but no- 

 where a common species. 

 Appears most numerous in 

 deep, shady canyons. 



Arizona S.V. High 

 mountains. Widely distributed 

 through Transition and Boreal 

 Zones, where it is the most abun- 

 dant of the breeding Hummers. 



Broad-tailed Hummingbird 



