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
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flower Nectar
- Small Flies
- Spiders
Predators
- Domestic Cats
- American Kestrels
- Praying Mantises
ThreatsHabitat loss, pesticide use, outdoor cats, and collisions with windows
HabitatsChaparral, open woodlands, coastal scrub, gardens, and urban parks
Life spanTypically 4 to 8 years in the wild
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 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.
Competitor VJAnderson / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Co-occurring Species Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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