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Humming bird w/ Agapanthus

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Humming bird w/ Agapanthus



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Fascinating and beautiful !

(But enough about me!)

20 Jun, 2008

 

Isn't it tiny! I thought they were bigger than that...

20 Jun, 2008

 

Wow- that's beautiful!!!

20 Jun, 2008

 

There's a leaf blocking his lower half, but he is very small.
Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)
Anna's is the most common hummingbird in southern California, and one of only three species that are permanent residents of the US or Canada (Allen's and Costa's are the others). Unlike most other hummers, Anna's has a (minimal) song.

Physical Description
Size: 10 cm (4 in)
Wingspan: 12 cm (5 in)
Weight: 3-6 g (0.11-0.21 ounces)

Plumage
Adult male: Metallic green back, dark rose-red crown and gorget, grayish breast.
Adult female: Green back, grayish-white breast, white throat with some red spots, white tips on outer tail feathers.
Juveniles: Young of both sexes look like the adult female, but may have unmarked throats.

21 Jun, 2008



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