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Definition of anna's hummingbird

anna's hummingbird

Plural:Anna's hummingbirds
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North American A medium-sized species of hummingbird (Calypte anna) native to the western coastal regions of North America, characterized by its stocky build and, in males, a striking iridescent rose-pink or reddish-pink crown and gorget.

Example

"We hung a nectar feeder on the porch and were soon visited by a male Anna's hummingbird showing off his brilliant pink throat feathers."

Word Nuance & Usage

When writing the species name, 'Anna's' is always capitalized because it derives from a proper noun, while 'hummingbird' remains lowercase.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anna's hummingbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anna's-hummingbird
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