Anna's Hummingbird
NameAnna's Hummingbird
Common NameAnna's Hummingbird
Scientific NameCalypte anna
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)4.5
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent rose-pink to magenta crown and gorget (throat), which can appear dull brown or black in poor light. Their back and flanks are metallic green, and the belly is grayish. Females are duller, mostly green above and grayish below, often with a small patch of iridescent red on the throat.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include a scratchy, high-pitched 'chip' or 'chick' call, and a buzzy, high-pitched song that often ends with a dry, rattling sound.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the Pacific coast of North America, from southern British Columbia through California to northern Baja California. Their range has expanded inland in some areas due to human-modified habitats.
Identifying FeaturesMale's iridescent rose-pink crown and gorget, Metallic green back, Relatively stocky build for a hummingbird, Straight, slender bill, Distinctive buzzy song
Description
The Anna's Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird known for the male's iridescent rose-pink crown and gorget. They are highly agile flyers, often seen hovering at flowers or darting rapidly between perches, and are one of the most common hummingbirds along the Pacific coast.
