Allen's Hummingbird
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Allen’s Hummingbirds closely resemble the smaller Rufus Hummingbirds and 10% of each species has the exact field markings of its counterpart, but for the most part, Rufus Hummingbirds have coppery backs and Allen’s have greenish backs. Both the birds are distinctive by their metallic sounding wingbeat. | Allen’s Hummingbirds closely resemble the smaller Rufus Hummingbirds and 10% of each species has the exact field markings of its counterpart, but for the most part, Rufus Hummingbirds have coppery backs and Allen’s have greenish backs. Both the birds are distinctive by their metallic sounding wingbeat. | ||
| - | The Allen's Hummingbird is remarkably early migrant compared with most North American birds. Northbound birds may depart on spring migration as early as December and arrive on the summer breeding grounds as early as January. Adult males may begin their southward fall migration in mid-May and arrive on winter grounds as early as August. | + | The Allen's Hummingbird is a remarkably early migrant compared with most North American birds. Northbound birds may depart on spring migration as early as December and arrive on the summer breeding grounds as early as January. Adult males may begin their southward fall migration in mid-May and arrive on winter grounds as early as August. |
The common name commemorates Charles Andrew Allen (1841-1930), American collector and taxidermist. | The common name commemorates Charles Andrew Allen (1841-1930), American collector and taxidermist. | ||
