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Selasphorus sasin
Allen's Hummingbird is a tiny bird with bright green and orange feathers. They are known for their amazing flying skills and can hover in one spot while sipping nectar from flowers.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The Allen's Hummingbird is a small bird with an iridescent green back and rufous (reddish-brown) flanks. Males boast a striking fiery orange-red throat gorget that shimmers in sunlight, while females have a mostly white throat with dark spots. Its relatively short tail is rufous with a black tip.
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Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
3
Allen's Hummingbirds can hibernate in a deep sleep called torpor!
Their heart can beat over 1,200 times per minute when flying!
These brave little birds will fiercely defend their favorite flowers.
They beat their tiny wings so fast, you can only see a blur!
Allen's Hummingbird can fly backward and hover perfectly still because of its unique wing structure that allows incredible maneuverability.
Allen's Hummingbird has an extremely fast metabolism that helps them burn energy quickly, requiring constant feeding to survive.
Allen's Hummingbird has a long, grooved tongue that helps them rapidly lap up sweet nectar from deep inside flowers.
They sip sweet flower nectar and snatch tiny insects for energy and protein.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching hummingbirds from a distance and don't try to catch them.
The easiest way to identify Allen's Hummingbird is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
8-9 cm
10.5-11.5 cm
0.002-0.004 kg
3-5 years
60 km/h
They sip sweet flower nectar and snatch tiny insects for energy and protein.
Coastal areas
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