Xantus's Hummingbird is a small, vibrant bird with iridescent green and blue plumage. It is named after the naturalist John Xantus and is endemic to the Baja California Peninsula.
Habitat
Inhabits scrub and semi-desert areas.
Diet
Primarily feeds on nectar from flowers.
How common
Rare
Not certain it is a Xantus's Hummingbird? What bird is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Xantus's Hummingbird sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Xantus's Hummingbird?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states
More birds
Yellow Grosbeak
Pheucticus chrysopeplus
Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia
Yellow-backed Oriole
Icterus chrysater
Yellow-bellied Elaenia
Elaenia flavogaster
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Yellow-billed Magpie
Pica nuttalli