Anna's Hummingbird

By grrlscientist on June 21, 2008.

tags: Anna's hummingbird, Calypte anna, birds, Image of the Day

Female Anna's Hummingbird, Calypte anna, sitting on her nest.
Notice the uncommonly bright colors on her gorget.

This bird is nesting on Bainbridge Island in Washington state.

Image: Eva Gerdts, May 2008. [larger view].

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