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Anna's hummingbird (female)

Calypte anna

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Both sexes are metallic green with pale grey underparts and darker wings. The female and immature males may look similar. Females have a brown throat and a pale line above the eye.

Habitat:

Spotted in my backyard. Residential yard with large trees and understory that attracts birds.

Notes:

Range along the west coast of North America.

Reference Links:

Anna's hummingbird - Wikipedia, Anna's Hummingbird Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (5)
Brian38
Thanks for commenting Neil and Mark. Yes Mark the ones that live near the Puget Sound are year-round.
Neil Ross
Beautiful. That's a lovely bird, Brian. Nice pics too!

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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021

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