Order: Caprimulgiformes, Family: Trochilidae, Genus: Calypte, Species: C. anna
Anna's Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird known for its iridescent green color and long, thin bill used for feeding on nectar
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Plumage & appearance
Iridescent bronze-green back and greyish-white underparts; males feature a brilliant reddish-pink iridescent crown and gorget
Ecological significance
Crucial pollinator for many flowering plants and an insect predator that helps maintain ecological balance
Conservation status
Least Concern (Population is stable and expanding northwards)
Observation tips
Look for them perched on high, thin twigs in open gardens or near nectar-rich flowers; listen for their loud, metallic chipping calls
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