Anna's Hummingbird
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- PopulationThe most common hummingbird on the west coast of the United States with about 5 million pairs. The species is increasing in numbers.
- Maximum age:8 years is noted, but 3-5 years is most common.
- Eggs and clutches:2 eggs in 2–3 clutches.
- Latin name:Calypte anna
Description
Description
The little flying jewel, Anna's Hummingbird, is often seen in flower beds and flowering hedgerows in the western USA. Like other hummingbirds, it is lightning-fast in flight and has the unique ability to stand still for long periods while sucking nectar.
Appearance
Anna's hummingbird is medium-sized among hummingbirds, the size of a ping-pong ball, and weighs 4 grams. It has a straight beak that is shorter than in many other species. The male has a brilliant red head, and the female has a small red throat patch. Both sexes have bodies that shimmer in grey-green.
Similar birds
Unlike several other U.S. hummingbirds with red chins, Anna's hummingbird also has a red head.
Sounds and songs
The vocal trope can last up to 10 seconds, with a whirring sound interrupted by small, short chirps.
Diet
Nectar from flowers and insects but likes to visit feeders with sugar water throughout the year.
Nest
The small nest, about 3.5 cm in diameter, is often wedged into a clump of branches a few metres above the ground and is artfully woven from plant parts, spider webs and feathers.
Distribution
Lives in the western and southwestern United States.
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