If this guy has a broad bill, do we have wide mouths?

Why was it named broad-billed anyway? It sure is a lovely bird.

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Broad-billed Hummingbirds DO have a broad bill - at least at the base. It's not as visible in this shot, but if you look at the bill from the top or the bottom, the base is considerably wider than most other (at least U.S.) hummingbirds' bills.

If you follow this link:

http://massbird.org/sightings/hotbirds/Broad-billed-Finnegan.htm

and look at the second shot on the page, you'll see what I mean.

Admittedly, it's not a very pretty name for a truly gorgeous bird.

Kevin Morgan
Baton Rouge, LA

Thanks for the info and link, Kevin. The poor little guy is dwarfed by the 'massive' hand holding it. Must scared him to death. Now I must examine my own mouth in the mirror for its width.

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Nice photo Michael - we can only dream of seeing a variety of hummers

Russ Thompson
http://e-hummingbirds.com
Louisville, Kentucky

Very nice photo. I didnīt catch where it was taken.

The photo was shot in Desert State Park near the Mexican border. A lovely bird, indeed.

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