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Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

Photo by claunchie
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The iridescent pink of the anna's hummingbird is only seen by reflecting light at certain angles. Otherwise it looks black.
This hummingbird flew back and forth between two trees, always to the same spots. Probably defending his territory.

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