Male Anna's Hummingbird Sips Nectar In Chilly West Texas – Nov. 12, 2018
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Channel: Cornell Lab Bird Cams · 2018 · Pets & Animals
This Anna's Hummingbird stopped by for a long sip of nectar on an unusually chilly, overcast day in West Texas. Notice how this male's head and throat look muted and almost black? Wait until he shift his head to reveal a flash of shiny red brilliance. This color show is made possible by the way the feather microstructure reflects light differently as the viewing angle changes. Watch live at http://allaboutbirds.org/texashummers for more information about hummingbirds and highlights from the feeders. The West Texas Hummingbird Feeder Cam is sponsored by Perky-Pet®. ********************************** The West Texas Hummingbird Feeder Cam is nestled in the mountains outside Fort Davis, Texas, at an elevation of over 6200 feet. This site hosts a total of 24 Perky Pet Grand Master hummingbird feeders, and during peak migration can attract hundreds of hummingbirds from a dozen species that are migrating through the arid mountains. For over 10 years, researchers from West Texas Avian Research have been banding hummingbirds at this site and others throughout the Trans-Pecos region of Texas to study the status and distribution of hummingbirds throughout the poorly known region. The active banding of hummingbirds continues (off camera) at this site in the Davis Mountains, and from time to time you may hear researchers working in the background. Some common species in you may hear vocalizing include Western Scrub Jays, Acorn Woodpeckers, and Canyon Wrens (among others). Thanks to West Texas Avian Research for their enthusiasm and support for hosting the camera at this remote research site. #birdcams #live #birdfeeder #birds #wildlife #nature #nowplaying #hummingbird #texas
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