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Allen's Hummingbird

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderApodiformesFamilyTrochilidaeGenusSelasphorus
Allen's Hummingbird
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Allen's Hummingbird

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

3

Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Aerial AcrobaT

Allen's Hummingbird can fly backward and hover perfectly still because of its unique wing structure that allows incredible maneuverability.

Ability

Energy Dynamo

Allen's Hummingbird has an extremely fast metabolism that helps them burn energy quickly, requiring constant feeding to survive.

Ability

Nectar SiphoN

Allen's Hummingbird has a long, grooved tongue that helps them rapidly lap up sweet nectar from deep inside flowers.

Measurements & details

Length
8-9 cm
Wingspan
10.5-11.5 cm
Weight
0.002-0.004 kg
Lifespan
3-5 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
2
Incubation
16-18 days
Migration Distance
1500 km

Diet & Feeding

They sip sweet flower nectar and snatch tiny insects for energy and protein.

Primary Foods

  • Flower nectar
  • Small flies
  • Gnats
  • Spiders
  • Aphids

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching hummingbirds from a distance and don't try to catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Allen's Hummingbird?

The easiest way to identify Allen's Hummingbird is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Allen's Hummingbird?

8-9 cm

What is Allen's Hummingbird's wingspan?

10.5-11.5 cm

How much does Allen's Hummingbird weigh?

0.002-0.004 kg

How long does Allen's Hummingbird live?

3-5 years

How fast can Allen's Hummingbird move?

60 km/h

What does Allen's Hummingbird eat?

They sip sweet flower nectar and snatch tiny insects for energy and protein.

Where is Allen's Hummingbird usually found?

Coastal areas

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