Species · GBIF taxon 2476674
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte annaAnna's Hummingbirds are vibrant, hardy pollinators famous for the male's iridescent rose-pink crown and gorget, which flash brilliantly in the sunlight. These tiny birds are remarkably vocal, with males singing a scratchy, metallic series of squeaks from high perches to defend their territories. Unlike most North American hummingbirds, they frequently remain in their Pacific Coast range year-round, relying on winter-blooming plants and backyard feeders to survive cold temperatures.
PollinatorVocalUrban Adaptable
1 / 6- diet
- Nectar from flowers and feeders, supplemented by small insects and spiders
- family
- Trochilidae
- threats
- Habitat loss, pesticide use, outdoor cats, and collisions with windows
- life Span
- Typically 4 to 8 years in the wild
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- Feeder Maintenance: Clean nectar feeders every few days to prevent harmful mold growth.
- Native Planting: Grow tubular red flowers like fuchsias and salvias to attract them naturally.
- Observation Distance: Watch quietly from a few feet away as they habituate easily to humans.