Despite Its Body Size Of A Citrus, This Chunky Hummingbird Is Such A Charming Flying Jeweled Ball

These wingy little fellows are small, but their gorgeousness is mother nature's living treasure. Say hello to Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna), a medium-sized species belonging to the Trochilidae family and living in the western coastal regions of North America!
The bird was named after Anna Masséna, Duchess of Rivoli, who was known for being in a famous painting wearing her pink dress. Anna's hummingbirds are relatively large-headed and chunky.

Males have a shocking magenta head, which appears dark when not catching the light. Females have dingy grayish underparts and often show a dark patch in the center of the throat.

#4. Adult male

Source: Joshua Covill, Victoria-Redwing Stakeout, Capital, British Columbia, Canada

#5. Immature male

Source: Robert Hamilton, Whittier Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States

#6. Adult male

Source: Mason Maron, Old Maron Residence, King, Washington, United States

Generally, they are short, 3.9 to 4.3 in (9.9 to 10.9 cm) long, with a wingspan of 4.7 inches (12 cm) and a weight range of 0.1 to 0.2 oz (2.8 to 5.7 g).

#7. Female/immature male

Source: Ronan Nicholson, William Land Park, Sacramento, California, United States

#8. Immature male

Source: Marky Mutchler, Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary, Cochise, Arizona, United States

#9. Female/immature male

Source: Mason Maron, Green Lake, King, Washington, United States

The male's call is scratchy and metallic when perching above head level in trees and shrubs. They are often seen in backyards, parks, bird feeders, and flowering plants. Anna's hummingbirds eat flying insects or forage nectar.

#10. Can you tell if this is a male or female? (Male)

Source: Mason Maron, Old Maron Residence, King, Washington, United States

#11. How about this?

Source: Blair Dudeck, Nanaimo River Estuary, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

#12. Wow

Source: Bryan Calk, Victoria Airport--Canora Rd. overlook, Capital, British Columbia, Canada

While collecting nectar, Anna's hummingbird assists in plant pollination. They can shake their bodies 55 times per second to shed rain or to remove pollen or dirt from feathers.

#13. He's showing off

Source: George Clulow, Pacific Reach Linear Park--Burnaby, Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

#14. They are quite territorial

Source: Mike Lafferty

#15. A mother bird in her nest

Source: Basar

Females raise the young without the assistance of the male. The female bird builds a nest in a shrub or tree, in vines, or attached to wires or other artificial substrates.

#16. So charming

Source: Instagram/@thejtphotograph

The population of Anna's hummingbirds is estimated to be 1.5 million and appears stable. They are not endangered and are among the eight most common hummingbirds in Canada and the United States.

#17. Nectar is yummy

Source: Becky Matsubara

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#1. Adult male

#2. Adult male

#3. Female