Common Name: Plain-Capped Starthroat
Scientific Name: Heliomaster constantii
Range in North America: Rare visitor to extreme southern Arizona; not known to breed in North America.
Aptly named, the plain-capped starthroat is a relatively dull hummingbird with drab brown-green plumage and gray underparts. The face is marked by a white whisker and a white line behind the eyes, and a white patch is also visible on the back and at the base of the wings. In good light, a small red patch may be visible at the base of the throat, though the extent of the red can vary on individual birds.
When sighted, these hummingbirds are often seen at feeders. They prefer lower elevations, but are solitary birds and can be defensive in their territory.
Photo © chris.w.birder
