Texas Hummingbird Roundup:
Anna's (Calypte anna)

Anna's Hummingbird
(Calypte anna)
Artwork © 2005 TPWD

This large, sturdy looking bird is often described as tubular with a stationary tail. They are found in high, pine – oak forests and meadows and have nested in west Texas in brushy habitats. They have been recorded in every ecoregion of the state.

Identifying features (male):

• Short, straight black bill
• Red crown and gorget
• Black tail with gray edged feathers
• Dark head with pale eye ring

Identifying Features (Female):

• Short, straight black bill
• Grayish belly with green spots
• Broad tail
• Red central patch on gorget
• White over eye