I don't exactly tip the scales with a weight of 2 to 3 grams. That's about the same as a dime. Their crown and back are an iridescent green with a bluish tinge. The gals also are metallic green above but without the gorget. Their underside is more buff or cinnamon.
Tails are rather stubby, and the bills are short and black.
Just like the snowbirds, we head south in the winter. We pass through Arizona on our annual spring and fall migration trips. We like streams in the mountain meadows and canyons. By Elaine Raines, based on information from Arizona Wildlife Views.