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Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird is a tiny bird known for its beautiful green and pink feathers. They are very fast and can hover in one place while they drink nectar from flowers.

Habitat: Urban areas, gardens

Appearance

The Anna's Hummingbird has an iridescent green back and dull greyish-white underside. Males boast a dazzling rose-red, iridescent gorget and crown that can appear dark in poor light, distinguishing them from other hummingbirds. Females have green heads, often with a small red throat patch, and a relatively stout, straight bill.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderApodiformesFamilyTrochilidaeGenusCalypte
Anna's Hummingbird
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Anna's Hummingbird

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

45

Interesting facts

Anna's Hummingbirds are the only hummingbird species that regularly breeds through winter.

Their heart can beat over 1,200 times per minute when they are flying fast!

Their tiny nests are expertly built with spider silk, bits of lichen, and soft plant down!

These brave little birds sometimes catch insects right out of the air like a tiny flycatcher.

Special abilities

Ability

Rapid Flapper

Anna's Hummingbird can beat its wings up to 80 times per second because of strong flight muscles, allowing it to hover perfectly still.

Ability

Energy Saver

Anna's Hummingbird can enter torpor, a deep sleep-like state, that helps them conserve energy and survive cold winter nights.

Ability

Aerial Acrobat

Anna's Hummingbird can fly backwards and hover precisely because its unique wing structure allows for incredible maneuverability in the air.

Ability

Sound Dive

Anna's Hummingbird males can perform a spectacular high-speed dive and produce a loud 'pop' sound using their tail feathers.

Measurements & details

Length
9.9-10.9 cm
Wingspan
11-12 cm
Weight
0.003-0.006 kg
Lifespan
3-8 years
Top Speed
61 km/h
Clutch Size
2
Incubation
16-19 days

Diet & Feeding

This little bird mostly sips sweet flower nectar but also munches on tiny insects and spiders for protein.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Small flies
  • Gnats
  • Aphids
  • Tiny spiders
  • Tree sap

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Sage flower

Salvia sp.

Essential for transferring pollen between tubular flowers they feed from.

eaten by

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

Larger birds like jays may prey on eggs, nestlings, or adult hummingbirds.

depends on

Humans

Homo sapiens

Benefits from backyard feeders and garden flowers provided by people.

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 Anna's Hummingbird?

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

How long is Anna's Hummingbird?

9.9-10.9 cm

What is Anna's Hummingbird's wingspan?

11-12 cm

How much does Anna's Hummingbird weigh?

0.003-0.006 kg

How long does Anna's Hummingbird live?

3-8 years

How fast can Anna's Hummingbird move?

61 km/h

What does Anna's Hummingbird eat?

This little bird mostly sips sweet flower nectar but also munches on tiny insects and spiders for protein.

Where is Anna's Hummingbird usually found?

Urban areas, gardens

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