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Anna's Hummingbird: Did you know?

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Calypte anna



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​Anna’s hummingbirds are medium in size compared to other hummers. They are about 4 inches in length. It is one of the most common hummingbirds in Arizona. The bird has a bronzed-greenish back and a pale grey chest and stomach. Males are especially showy, with a brilliant pink/red throat patch and crown.
Anna’s hummingbirds tend to be permanent residents and are highly territorial at feeders and flower patches. Anna’s are attracted to long tubular flowers that are yellow, orange, pink and especially red in color. ​

​To bring hummingbirds to your yard you can do several things.
  1. Plant multiple native plants (red, yellow, pink, or orange tubular flowers) in clumps.
  2. Hang several hummingbird feeders around your yard. The correct ratio to fill your feeder is 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. Make sure to replenish your sugar water every few days and to keep your feeders clean.

Click here to see plants that attract hummingbirds!

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Video credit: Mick Thompson
Distribution map: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/maps-range
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