Costa's Hummingbird | A Dazzling Courtship Display!

It doesn't look like an ideal habitat for a hummingbird, but for part of the year, it is. This is the Costa's hummingbird. And like all hummingbirds, packed within its tiny form is a superhero of a bird and a giant personality. With their flashy plumage and a stunning courtship display, they are the birds-of-paradise of the New World.
They were named by French naturalist, Jules Bourcier, in honor of his friend, Louis Marie Pantaleon Costa de Beauregard. Hummingbirds are found only in the Americas and are in the family Trochilidae. Their scientific name is Calypte costae.
t can be difficult to tell some hummingbirds apart, but the male Costa's stands out. He has a vibrant purple crown and an equally stunning gorget that flares out to the sides. Light green feathers on his front resemble the appearance of a vest.
Chapters:
Introduction 00:00
How did they get their name? 00:30
Identification 00:50
Where to find the Costa's Hummingbird 01:52
Diet 02:30
Territory Defense 03:38
A dazzling courtship display 04:07
Torpor 05:47
Conclusion 06:29
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