BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD Cynanthus latirostris (adult male) photo by Sheri Williamson This jewel-like species is a common sight in the drainage of the Santa Cruz River south of Tucson (including Sonoita Creek and the Santa Rita Mountains) but appears in smaller numbers to the east, west, and north of this core range. Though expected at most of the hummingbird hot spots (at least in small numbers), one of the best localities for this species is the Patons' house in Patagonia. Hopeful birders often mistake female Broad-billeds for female White-eareds, which have shorter, thinner bills, proportionally larger heads, blacker cheeks, and less raspy call notes.