Field Frame Friday: Anna’s hummingbird

Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) is known for its striking iridescent pink throat and crown. The males have a classic mating ritual where they perform a “shuttle” behavior where they fly from side to side, and then sing a high-intensity song. This is done in the female’s nesting area and occurs directly before mating.

Reference:

Stiles, F. G. (1982). Aggressive and courtship displays of the male Anna’s Hummingbird. The Condor, 84(2), 208-225.

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