Unlike many other bird species, the female Allen’s hummingbird builds her nest and cares for her young on her own, without the male’s help. This is true of all hummingbird species where the ...

According to the International Ornithologists Union (those who study birds), there are 366 hummingbird species in the world, the second largest fa ...

Female Allen’s and rufous hummingbirds, however, are nearly impossible to distinguish in the field. Anna’s hummingbirds are present year-round in the Bay Area. (Photo by Mick Thompson) ...

The male Anna’s hummingbird is famous for his song, but he also produces a remarkable sound with his tail feathers. Allen’s hummingbirds have rusty red flanks with green backs.

Vanderhoff said beyond Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, five other species have been recorded in Orange County: Costa’s, black-chinned, rufous, Calliope and the rare broad-tailed hummingbird.

How to identify Allen’s, Black-chinned, Calliope, Rufous hummingbirds. Plus shape, pattern, habitat, behavior of Ruby-throated hummingbird in NC.

How They Build Their Nests After the female bird mates with the male, she heads to a safe place to build her nest. Unlike many other bird species, the female Allen’s hummingbird builds her nest ...