Ducks 4 in '24

[digitS']

I thought all hummingbirds migrated to warm climates

Looking at the Cornell University maps (Allaboutbirds org), I'm fairly sure that this overwintering is true with Anna's Hummingbird only and confined to the westside of the Cascades and Sierras.

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Looking at range maps of unknown to me species along the Gulf Coast, I was surprised to see that they even migrate into Mexico during Winter months. Cancun, anyone?

digitS'

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

@baymule and @digitS’ Anna's hummingbirds (Calypte Anna) live year-round in the PNW 7b-8b zones.
There are many anna's hummingbirds in my yard, where they live year-round. Hummingbirds get more of their nutrition from insects (that are often invisible to us) than from nectar. I have identified black-chinned hummingbirds, costas hummingbirds, and rufous hummingbirds, as well as anna's, in my yard, although anna's are the only permanent residents. Costas are seen more frequently now due to the warming climate.

Hummingbirds topor. What you need to know.

What You Need to Know About Hummingbird Torpor

During hummingbird torpor, the tiny birds can drop their internal temperature and conserve energy to withstand frigid temperatures.

www.birdsandblooms.com