Both of these bird species in this picture are members of the same biological family called Trochilidae. This family comproses all hummingbirds. I photographed these two species, using a quick shutter speed to get an image without blur.
Ruby-throated (Archilochus colubris)
The Ruby-throated (Archilochus colubris) hummingbird generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida. It then migrates to Canada and other parts of Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is by far the most common hummingbird seen east of the Mississippi River in North America (wikipedia).
The photograph I took here of the ruby-throated hummingbird doesn’t have a ruby-colored throat because it is a female.
Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna)
Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) was named after Anna Masséna, Duchess of Rivoli. It is native to western coastal regions of North America. In the early 20th century, Anna’s hummingbirds bred only in northern Baja California and southern California. The transplanting of exotic ornamental plants in residential areas throughout the Pacific coast and inland deserts provided expanded nectar and nesting sites. This allowed the species to expand its breeding range. Year-round residence of Anna’s hummingbirds in the Pacific Northwest is an example of ecological release dependent on acclimation to colder winter temperatures, introduced plants, and human provision of nectar feeders during winter (wikipedia).
These two images were photograph in New York (Ruby-throated) and California (Calypte anna). They look great as a wrap-around print on a black, glossy ceramic mug, and is available for purchase.
