About
Anna's Hummingbird is a dazzling gem of the Pacific Coast, with the male displaying an iridescent magenta-rose gorget and crown that blazes like a living jewel in sunlight. These tiny birds — weighing about 4 grams, less than a nickel — possess extraordinary aerial abilities, hovering in place and flying backwards with ease. Their wings beat up to 80 times per second, creating the characteristic humming sound.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan
12 cm
Length
10 cm
Weight
3–6 g
Ecology
Habitat
Gardens, chaparral, open woodlands, coastal sage scrub
Diet
Nectar, small insects, spiders, tree sap
Distribution
Western North America — British Columbia to Baja California