Violet-crowned Hummingbird (Amazilia violiceps), Hereford AZ, Battiste B&B, Cochise County

This Violet-crowned Hummingbird was first seen on 5 October 2010 and was photographed by Tony Battiste on 17 January 2011.

Rare but probably increasing at feeders in winter in SE Arizona.

Unmistakable.

17 January 2011, photo by Tony Battiste

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