Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusSelasphorus (Rufous, Allen's, and Allied Hummingbirds)
- SpeciesSelasphorus sasin (Allen's Hummingbird)
About the Allen's Hummingbird
Allen's hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) is a species of hummingbird that breeds in the western United States. It is one of seven species in the genus Selasphorus. Allen's hummingbird is a small bird, with mature adults reaching only 3 to 3.5 in (76 to 89 mm) in length and weighing approximately 2 to 4 grams in weight. They are known for their vibrant colors and energetic behaviors, making them a popular subject for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The male has a green back and forehead, with rust-colored (rufous) flanks, rump, and tail. The male's throat is an iridescent orange-red. The male hummingbirds make use of their elaborate colors to impress the females, which is crucial for mating season. The female and immature Allen's hummingbirds are similarly colored, but lack the iridescent throat patch, instead having a series of speckles on their throats. Females are mostly green, featuring rufous color only on the tail, which also has white tips. Immature Allen's hummingbirds are so similar to the female rufous hummingbird, the two are almost indistinguishable in the field.
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Recent sightings of Allen's Hummingbird in Channel Islands National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahía de Loreto National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Yosemite National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Allen's Hummingbird in Channel Islands National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Allen's Hummingbird sighting in Channel Islands National Park, based on 2,608 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Allen's Hummingbird in Channel Islands National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Allen's Hummingbird in Channel Islands National Park in our monthly data.