An Allen’s Hummingbird, as photographed by Michael Reinhart

Michael Reinhart caught this Allen's hummingbird taking a short rest.

Fun Facts: Allen's Hummingbirds live an average of 5 years. They only weigh about 0.11 ounces. Hummingbirds are the only birds known to fly backward.

Thanks to Mike for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

Sunny this morning but the fog rolled in this afternoon. It feels like autumn today, temps in the low 60's.

4 thoughts on “An Allen’s Hummingbird, as photographed by Michael Reinhart”

Shari Goforth
September 9, 2024 at 5:44 pm

With the orange coloring, wouldn’t it be an Allen’s/Rufous?
1. Jeanne Jackson
  Post authorSeptember 10, 2024 at 10:46 am
  
  You are correct! I have corrected my post. Allen's is the most likely ID. Thanks, Jeanne
Tiffany and Matt Erickson
September 9, 2024 at 7:49 pm

Not an Anna’s
1. Jeanne Jackson
  Post authorSeptember 10, 2024 at 10:45 am
  
  You are correct - it's an Allen's hummingbird. I have corrected my post. Thanks, Jeanne

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