by NG | Feb 22, 2018 | Hummingbirds
Smallest species of hummingbird in North America The calliope hummingbird (/kəˈlaɪ.əpi/ kə-LY-ə-pee; Selasphorus calliope) is the smallest bird native to the United States and Canada.[3][4] It has a western breeding range mainly from California to British Columbia,...
by NG | Feb 22, 2018 | Hummingbirds
Species of bird Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) is a bird species in the hummingbird family Trochilidae.[3] It breeds in the arid region of the southwest United States and northwest Mexico; it winters in western Mexico.[3] Taxonomy Costa's hummingbird was...
by NG | Feb 22, 2018 | Hummingbirds
Species of bird Allen's hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) is a species of hummingbird that breeds in the western United States. It is one of seven species in the genus Selasphorus. Description Allen's hummingbird is a small bird, with mature adults reaching only 3 to...
by NG | Dec 28, 2017 | Hummingbirds
Species of bird Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) is a North American species of hummingbird. It was named after Anna Masséna, Duchess of Rivoli. It is native to western coastal regions of North America. In the early 20th century, Anna's hummingbirds bred only in...
by NG | Dec 28, 2017 | Hummingbirds
Species of bird Not to be confused with Rufous-tailed hummingbird. The rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a small hummingbird, about 8 cm (3.1 in) long with a long, straight and slender bill. These birds are known for their extraordinary flight...
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