Dusky

Common name: Dusky Hummingbird
Scientific name: Phaeoptila sordida
Clades: Trochilini - Emeralds
Endemic to Mexico

The Dusky Hummingbird is 9 to 10.6 cm (3.5 to 4.2 in) long. Males weigh about 4.3 g (0.15 oz) and females about 3.4 g (0.12 oz).

Dusky Hummingbirds are medium-sized, female-plumaged birds typically found in gardens, open woodlands, and arid scrubby habitats. They exhibit a distinctive tail wagging and fanning behavior when hovering while foraging at all levels. Their dorsal coloration is a dull bronzy green, contrasting with a pale grayish hue on their undersides. Females possess small whitish corners on their tail feathers, whereas males display a more extensive red coloration on their bills. Although Broad-billed Hummingbird females share a resemblance, they are brighter green on their upper surfaces, and their geographical ranges differ significantly. Dusky Hummingbirds communicate using a series of soft chattering calls, which are less pronounced compared to the chatter of Broad-billed Hummingbirds.