Amazilia Hummingbird

Amazilis amazilia

The amazilia hummingbird (Amazilis amazilia) is a hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Amazilis. In its range it is easily recognized by the combination of a black-tipped red bill and mainly rufous underparts.Additionally, the Amazilia hummingbird has species with blue-throats (amazlilia amazilia caeruleigularis), white-throats (amazilis amazilia), and green throats(amazilis amazilia amazilia). The male species typically has a flat red bill and a green belly, with no white patch on the underside. The females are very similar, however they can oftentimes have more white on their throat. Younger birds of this species have a brown hint on the outside of their feathers on the upperparts of their bodies. These birds are of medium size. These birds do migrate, however they do breed year-round. It is a territorial species.