Both have white stripes behind their eyes. Their heads are black with a violet crown.įemales have bronze-green upperparts and dull gray underparts, with faint streaking on gray throats. Males have stunningly iridescent bright blue-green gorgets with a glossy bronze-green chest and upperparts. The second-largest hummer north of Mexico at 4½ to 5½ inches, the magnificent hummingbird is considered friendly because it often stays close to humans within its feeding habitat. The magnificent hummingbird, or refulgent hummingbird, was formerly known as Rivoli’s hummingbird. They’ve also been spotted in Southern Alaska, Saskatchewan, Florida, Louisiana, New York, and Newfoundland. Habitat Range: They can be found year-round along the West Coast from Northern Baja California to Southern Canada, and as far east as Central Arizona, extreme Southern Nevada, Southeastern Utah, and West Texas.
Key Characteristics: Easily identified by its red crown, Anna’s hummingbirds have short straight bills and broad tails. They are territorial and more carnivorous than other hummers. They often “chip” and “pip” when perched, and make a high-pitched raspy buzz. When perched, the wingtips of Anna’s hummingbirds meet the tips of their tails. Both have straight, short bills and broad tails. Females have green crowns and red flecks on their throats. Males have rosy-red heads and throats, with color extending to the sides of their necks. The body is predominantly green and gray without orange or rufous marks. The only hummingbird with a red crown, Anna’s hummingbird also has the northernmost year-round range of any hummer.
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