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Anna's Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Anna's Hummingbird is found on the West Coast of North America, from British Columbia to Baja California. Males have a bright pink-red throat and crown, while females have a green back and pale throat.
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Rufous Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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One of the hummingbird species most aggressive in North America is the Rufous Hummingbird. They are notorious for attacking feeders and flowers relentlessly, and because they are fiercely territorial, they attack any hummingbird that comes to visit, even those that are much larger.

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Rivoli's Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Rivoli's Hummingbird is a large hummingbird species, formerly known as the Magnificent Hummingbird.
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Black-chinned Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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This is one of the prevalent western species of hummingbirds. You can find the populations in Texas, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The males have a vibrant purple patch at the bottom of the black throat. However, the purple shade is only noticeable in specific light.
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Blue-throated Mountain Gem

by Joan Esmabe
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The Blue-Throated Hummingbird, also known as the Blue-Throated Mountain-Gem, is one of the most vocal hummingbird species.
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North American Hummingbirds: An Identification Guide

by Joan Esmabe
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Knowing the distinctions between the various types of hummingbirds found in North America might help you recognize these lovely and unusual birds while out and about in nature. You'll be able to enjoy these magnificent birds even more if you become acquainted with their physical qualities and habitats.

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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is North America's most widely distributed and commonly known hummingbird species.
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Rufous Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Rufous Hummingbird is known as one of North America's feistiest types of hummingbird. They will relentlessly attack and aggressively drive away other hummingbirds, even the larger species of the southwest.
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Broad-tailed Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Broad-tailed Hummingbird has a reddish-brown patch on its tail. This is the most distinctive trait of this species. Females likewise have this patch of shadow on their flanks. They also have reddish-brown striping on their necks.
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Anna's Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Anna's hummingbird is one of the most beautiful species of the hummingbird family. It is also the largest hummingbird you will find in California and a notable species on the Pacific coast. The top thing to note about this type is that it is named after a noblewoman.
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Allen’s Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Many people confuse this species with the rufous hummingbird due to the orange plumage. However, they have many other differences that you can use for identification. For instance, Allen’s hummingbirds have a greener heads and more orange shade on the flanks.
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Costa’s Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Costa’s Hummingbird is a compact and short-tailed hummingbird species with a hunched posture and a slightly drooping bill. It is fairly common in the arid brushy deserts and any nearby gardens of the Southwestern United States and the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico.
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