Anna's hummingbird facts for kids
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The Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) is a small, colorful bird. It is about 9 to 10 centimeters (3.5 to 3.9 inches) long. These hummingbirds are known for their bright colors and speedy flight. They are often seen in gardens and parks.
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What Do They Look Like?
Anna's hummingbirds have a shiny bronze-green back. Their chest and belly are light grey. Their sides are green. They have a long, straight, and thin beak.
Male and Female Differences
Adult male Anna's hummingbirds have a special look. Their head and throat are a bright, shimmering crimson-red. This color can look different depending on the light. They also have a dark tail that is slightly forked. The Anna's hummingbird is the only hummingbird in North America with a red head.
Female and young Anna's hummingbirds look a bit different. They have a green head. Their throat is grey, but it might have some red spots. Their chest and belly are grey. Their tail is dark and rounded, with white tips on the outer feathers.
What Do They Eat?
Anna's hummingbirds mostly drink nectar from flowers. They use their long tongue to reach the sweet liquid. While they drink nectar, they also help plants. They carry pollen from one flower to another, which helps the plants make seeds. This process is called pollination.
Besides nectar, these birds also eat small spiders and insects. They catch these tiny creatures while flying. Sometimes, they even drink sap from trees.
Images for kids
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Adult male in-flight, colouring unclear
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Male Anna's hummingbird
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A female incubates eggs in a camouflaged nest.
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Two nestlings are fed by a female hummingbird.
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Female feeding
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A female
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A male
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Adult male
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A juvenile
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Female in California
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Feeding, Vancouver Island
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See also
In Spanish: Colibrí de Ana para niños
