What does the Costa's Hummingbird eat?
Calypte costae
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Diet overview
Nectar, small insects, and spiders
How it forages
Feeds primarily on nectar from a variety of desert flowers, including chuparosa, ocotillo, agave, and cacti. They also hawk for small insects and spiders, especially during breeding season to provide protein for young. They are often seen visiting hummingbird feeders.
When it feeds
Diurnal, most active during daylight hours.
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