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Calypte anna
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.
Spotted in my backyard. Residential yard with large trees and understory that attracts birds.
Range along the west coast of North America.
Spotted on Feb 14, 2021
Submitted on Feb 21, 2021
5 Comments
A beautiful little guy. And tough too, it seems...
Thanks for commenting Neil and Mark. Yes Mark the ones that live near the Puget Sound are year-round.
Wow do they hang around in winter?
Thanks again, Neil.
Beautiful. That's a lovely bird, Brian. Nice pics too!