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Quick Facts
Type: Bird
Diet: Ominvore: Nectar, sap, insects
Average lifespan: 9 years
Average size: Length: 4 in.; Wingspan: 5 in.
Average weight: 0.1–0.2 oz.
Did You Know?
Unlike many other female hummingbirds, the female Anna's hummingbird has a bright red throat patch, a colorful marking usually reserved for the male of the species.
Last updated: November 9, 2018