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Anna's Hummingbird
(Calypte anna)
 
Anna's Hummingbird
Will Elder, NPS
A male Anna's Hummingbird displays its red gorget near Baker Beach.
 

Natural History: Anna's Hummingbird feeds on nectar from a variety of flowering plants, small insects, and sap. It hovers and probes for nectar and gleans for insects. It takes cover in woodland and scrub habitats. It nests above ground in a variety of locations. It breeds from mid-December to mid-August.

General Distribution: In the Presidio, this species can be found in coastal scrub and all forest areas. It breeds within the Presidio.

Frequency: This species is common all year.

Identifying Characteristics: This hummingbird has a red throat. The males also have a red crown and the females are a dark green above.

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Did You Know?
Crissy Field was the only Army airfield in the western United States continuously active from 1919 to 1936.

Last Updated: March 15, 2008 at 16:16 EST