The Blue-throated Mountain-gem is the largest hummingbird that regularly occurs in the United States, found in the mountain canyons of southeastern Arizona and New Mexico. The male has a brilliant blue throat that glitters in the sun. It is surprisingly aggressive at flowers and feeders, dominating even the larger Rivoli's Hummingbird.
Best time to see a Blue-throated Mountain-gem
The best time to see a Blue-throated Mountain-gem is May–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,347 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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