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Calypte anna
Anna’s Hummingbirds are among the most common hummingbirds along the Pacific Coast, yet they're anything but common in appearance. With their iridescent emerald feathers and sparkling rose-pink throats, they are more like flying jewelry than birds. Though no larger than a ping-pong ball and no heavier than a nickel, Anna’s Hummingbirds make a strong impression. In their thrilling courtship displays, males climb up to 130 feet into the air and then swoop to the ground with a curious burst of noise that they produce through their tail feathers.
Feeding on flowering plants in the parking lot at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve near Half Moon Bay, CA.
11 Comments
Nice
Amazing pictures
Wow!
Thanks Patty. I was extremely lucky to get this incredible combination of colors and lighting.
Lovely pictures and stunning hummingbirds =)
Great photos ! - I agree they are like flying pieces of jewellery -lovely birds.
beautiful! :)
How lovely! And I love the color combination between the bird & the agustache!
Amazing photos
Cindy, Thanks for the help with the plant ID. I definitely agree it's African Cornflag.
Hi Donna, great photo. I love the color on the Anna's! It looks like it's feeding on a African Cornflag - Chasmanthe floribunda