Allen’s Hummingbird  (Selasphorus sasin) breeds in California and Oregon and some subspecies migrate to Mexico. The males has an iridescent throat, while the female and immatures don’t.  Immatures look like female Rufous Hummingbirds.  

ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD (Selasphorus sasin)

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ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD (Selasphorus sasin)

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