Allen's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
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A small, highly territorial hummingbird found primarily along the Pacific Coast of North America, known for its rapid wingbeats and impressive aerial display flights. Males are vibrant orange and green.
Where to spot
Primarily breeds along coastal California and southern Oregon, migrating south along the Pacific Coast to winter in Mexico. Found in coastal scrub, chaparral, eucalyptus groves, and suburban gardens.
How to spot
Differentiate from Rufous Hummingbird by attempting to see the male's entirely green back (often difficult). Males have a distinct pendulum-like courtship flight. Females and immatures are nearly indistinguishable from Rufous without very careful observation of tail feather details.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in parts of its southern coastal breeding range. Further north, they are present from spring through summer for breeding, with fall/winter sightings in southern wintering grounds.
Where to spot
Primarily breeds along coastal California and southern Oregon, migrating south along the Pacific Coast to winter in Mexico. Found in coastal scrub, chaparral, eucalyptus groves, and suburban gardens.
How to spot
Differentiate from Rufous Hummingbird by attempting to see the male's entirely green back (often difficult). Males have a distinct pendulum-like courtship flight. Females and immatures are nearly indistinguishable from Rufous without very careful observation of tail feather details.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in parts of its southern coastal breeding range. Further north, they are present from spring through summer for breeding, with fall/winter sightings in southern wintering grounds.
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While strikingly similar to the Rufous Hummingbird, male Allen's Hummingbirds are best distinguished by a more restricted rufous patch on their back, often appearing entirely green (unlike the rufous back of most male Rufous Hummingbirds).
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