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Anna's Hummingbird, Female
Calypte anna
39.7731, -121.867
Field Notes
Description:
The Anna’s Humming bird is one of only three humming birds that are permanent residents of the U.S. and is the only hummingbird that winters in northern climates. The Anna’s Hummingbird is also the largest & most common hummingbird found in California and the only one that produces a song. Most other hummingbirds make very little if any sound. –This little one is very vocal. The male Anna’s hummingbirds usually have a beautiful red crown but their colors can vary. This one is a female which have less color.
Habitat:
This one was at my feeder on a hot summer day in the far northern California valley.
Notes:
The Anna’s hummingbird is a very territorial hummingbird. The males make elaborate dive displays at other birds and sometimes even at people.
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