Berylline Hummingbird (Amazilia beryllina), Ramsey Canyon, Cochise County

This Berylline Hummingbird was observed by Henry Detwiler's tour group on 06 May 2008 and photographed by Henry that day.  The bird was banded.  A Berylline was banded here in 2006 and a banded bird was also seen in  2007.  Odds are high this is the same bird. 

Berylline Hummingbird is an extremely rare summer resident in the mountains of Southeastern Arizona and recently has occurred with regularity only in Ramsey Canyon.

Berylline is a green hummingbird with buffy lower underparts.  The cinnamon wings and tail are diagnostic.  

Submitting photos to AZFO does not constitute reporting a rare bird for consideration as an official record. To ensure that a record becomes official, details or photos of Sketch Details Species should be sent to the Editors of North American Birds and a full report of Review Species should be submitted to the Arizona Bird Committee. Most rare birds are under _documented and subsequent observers of a rarity are always encouraged to submit reports and additional photos, especially for birds that are challenging to identify.

06 May 2008, photo by Henry Detwiler