Bird · GBIF taxon 2476674
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte annaAdult male Anna's hummingbirds feature a brilliant iridescent magenta-pink crown and gorget that flashes brilliantly when turning toward the light. These hardy birds remain along the Pacific Coast year-round, enduring cold winter nights by entering a temporary state of torpor to conserve energy. Males perform dramatic courtship dives, dropping from heights of up to 30 meters before pulling up with an explosive chirp produced by their outer tail feathers.
Nectar-FeederIridescentYear-Round
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Floral Nectar
- Small Insects
- Spiders
Predators
- Domestic Cats
- Sharp-shinned Hawks
- Praying Mantises
ThreatsOutdoor cats, window collisions, and pesticide exposure
HabitatsChaparral, oak woodlands, suburban gardens, and parks
Life span4–8 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderApodiformes
- FamilyTrochilidae
- GenusCalypte
- SpeciesCalypte anna
Native
Interaction riskLow
- Low
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Feeder Maintenance: Clean nectar feeders weekly in cool weather and every few days during summer heat.
- Planting Selection: Establish tubular flowering plants such as salvia, hummingbird fuchsia, and manzanita.
- Observation Distance: Position yourself near favorite perches while staying still to watch natural foraging.
Competitor VJAnderson / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Competitor (c) Roberto Daniel Avila, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Roberto Daniel Avila · cc-by
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