Curved Beak Visitor

15 years ago

I've had a hummingbird with a strongly curved beak, that must be out of its usual range, showing up at my feeders. Anybody in So.Cal have any curved beaks show up? Lucifer? I'll try to get a picture, but it's pretty elusive.

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hummersteve
15 years ago
To have a curved beak Im thinking central and south america. I have seen pics of curved beaks in countries such as costa rica , brazil and equador.

If you could get a decent photo even from long range Im sure it would be easily Id from those who know.
nightbloomer
Original Author
15 years ago
I'm working on a photograph. The bird has been using the back side of the feeder. Maybe he/she just migrated with the crowd to stay with some friends!
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kateinthewoods
13 years ago
I spotted a hummer with a distinctively curved bill this afternoon at my feeder in Northern Utah. This summer I had at least two pair of ruby throats, black chinned and for the first time rufous. I now seem to be hosting only the migrators. This bird's bill was as curved as the caribbean hummingbird - much more curved than the Lucifer. It caught my attention because it was so distinct. I suppose it could be a deformity. Has anyone else seen curved bills in Utah recently?