Violet-crowned Hummingbird in Ahwatukee, AZ, January 2013, Photo by Denny Green. |
Introducing Vinny ... the violet-crowned hummingbird. This hummingbird is a Southern species and might be the first time a violet-crowned has been seen in Maricopa County. Vinny is a male with an aggressive and protective birdsonality. Typical of an Anna's male he is a great flyer and a beautiful bird. I've spent hours watching this guy and I feel lucky to see him and hear him.
Violet-crowned Hummingbird in Ahwatukee, AZ, January 2013, Photo by Denny Green. |
It has also been an unusual hummingbird year here at my backyard in Mesa. Usually I just have Anna's hummingbirds at my feeders, but in the last year I've also had Rufous, Black-chinned, Costa's, and even a Broad-billed who has been here since November!
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My backyard Broad-billed Hummingbird showing how he feels about being out-shined by Denny Green's Violet-crowned Hummingbird! Photo by LuAnne Hedblom |
Wow! that really is something special!
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Yes, it's at a home in Ahwatukee!
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