Berylline Hummingbird (Amazilia beryllina ), Ramsey Canyon, Cochise County
Berylline Hummingbird is a casual summer visitor to the Chiricahua, Santa Rita and (especially) the Huachuca Mts of southeastern Arizona. This male Berylline was first found at the Ramsey Canyon Preserve on 12 June 2006. This photo was taken at the Ramsey Canyon Inn on 18 June 2006 by Oliver Niehuis. Berylline Hummingbirds is on the AZ Bird Committee's review list. Due to the prevalence of hybrids resembling Berylline hummers, documentation is requested for all sightings.

Photographed by Oliver Niehuis, on 18 June 2006