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I'm not sure which type of hummingbird this was - the shortish bill, green flanks and purplish throat narrows the list, but I'm struggling beyond that. I'm assuming this is an immature bird (although it seems early for that). I know that the orange on the head and throat is most likely pollen, so that's no help. Anyone better with hummer IDs willing to help?

Seen in Florida Canyon, AZ in early May.

update: This is possibly a first summer Costa's Hummingbird (male). Still waiting for confirmation. 

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hearman  Pro User  says:

NIce photo but I sure don't know hummers, can't help
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fieldguidetohummingbirds says:

Definitely not a Costa's, Marty - the tail is too long and pointed, and the "5-o'clock shadow" is too rounded at the corners. If we ignore the apparently Black-chinned-like rectrices, it's a good fit for a second-year male Broad-tailed, and the stage of molt is consistent with the date. Do you have these shots in higher resolution or from a different angle showing the rectrix shapes better?
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martytdx  Pro User  says:

FGtH - Thanks for the insights. I definitely don't have any higher resolution shots - I was trying to get shots through moving branches, but I might have a few other angles I can post. I'll take a look tonight.
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stolmstead says:

I think you can rule out Costa's - the tail is just too long! Looks a lot like a Broad-tailed to me.
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martytdx  Pro User  says:

Unfortunately, I don't have any other shots that show anything new. I guess I'd lean more toward a first-summer broad-tailed at this point.
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Photo Patty  Pro User  says:

Whatever he/she is--sure is cute and tiny!
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