Calliope Hummingbird
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This Calliope Hummingbird carving was hand-crafted from solid Basswood. The Calliope Hummingbird is the smallest bird in North America with a very short bill and tail. The primary tips extend well past the end of the tail. On the Adult male, carmine streaks on the throat form a V-shaped gorget.
Reference
National Geographic Field Guide To The Birds of North America, Fifth Edition, Page 278
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