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Amethyst-throated Mountain-Gem
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Flowers, gardens, canyons.
Diet: Nectar, tiny insects.
Best time to spot: Hovers at feeders.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Amethyst-throated Mountain-Gem sits in our Legendary tier for the US: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It belongs to the hummingbirds family.
Recent US sightings
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Similar birds
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- Allen's HummingbirdUncommon · Flowers
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