Terror of the Skies -- Annas Hummingbird at Templeton, California Photograph by Darin Volpe

Terror of the Skies -- Anna's Hummingbird at Templeton, California

by Darin Volpe

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Terror of the Skies -- Anna's Hummingbird at Templeton, California

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Darin Volpe

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The tiny Anna's Hummingbird seems to be a fragile and dainty creature, but don't let its appearance fool you. Males sometimes engage in violent death matches over territory. This one guards its feeder fiercely, chasing off rivals while allowing females and juveniles to share its precious nectar. Even us humans who keep the bottle full are not immune to his threatening aerobatics as he buzzes just inches over our heads.

Anna's Hummingbirds are found in northwestern Mexico, along the western United States, and along the west coast of Canada. The iridescent red head shines brightly in the sun, but goes dark brown or gray without direct sunlight.

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April 15th, 2017

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Comments (7)

Leif Sohlman

Beautiful colours, details and in flight capture of Terror Of The Skies -- Anna's Hummingbird At Templeton, California Darin

Meryl Goudey

Sweet garnet to PIF ABC/L/F

Mellissa Ray

Fabulous capture! L/F/Tw

Rainbow Artist Orlando L

Wow i love this impressive capture and image!! so amazing!! the fine details of the hummingbird is stunning to view!! WOW!! this really is an outstanding image!! PIF ABC!! L/F