c.j.
02-02-2007, 08:33 PM
CJ's Desert Dwellers: Anna's Hummingbird Calypte anna
Length:100 mm (4 in)
Wingspan: 130 mm (5.25 in)
Weight: 4.3 g (0.15 oz)
Family: Trochilidae
Anna's Hummingbird Calypte anna is the only U.S.hummingbird with a red crown!!
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Common in open woods, chaparral and flower gardens. Larger and sturdier than a Black-chinned with a relatively short bill. (Close observation of this photo will reveal a slightly protruding tongue)
Voice: Feeding note is is a "chick" or "stit". When courting a female, the male makes a "pendulum display", a huge aerial diving arc past the female, making a popping sound at the bottom of the arc.
Handheld
Slight Crop
Camera: Canon 400D Digital Rebel XTi
Canon Lens EF 300 mm 1:4 L IS, hoya 77mm HMC UV[O]
Canon Extender EF 1.4ex II
Photo date:2007-02-02
Length:100 mm (4 in)
Wingspan: 130 mm (5.25 in)
Weight: 4.3 g (0.15 oz)
Family: Trochilidae
Anna's Hummingbird Calypte anna is the only U.S.hummingbird with a red crown!!
37279
Common in open woods, chaparral and flower gardens. Larger and sturdier than a Black-chinned with a relatively short bill. (Close observation of this photo will reveal a slightly protruding tongue)
Voice: Feeding note is is a "chick" or "stit". When courting a female, the male makes a "pendulum display", a huge aerial diving arc past the female, making a popping sound at the bottom of the arc.
Handheld
Slight Crop
Camera: Canon 400D Digital Rebel XTi
Canon Lens EF 300 mm 1:4 L IS, hoya 77mm HMC UV[O]
Canon Extender EF 1.4ex II
Photo date:2007-02-02