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Allen’s Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
(L 3.5")
Tijuana River Valley
Regional Park
Regional Park
San Diego County
04Jan2018
Aggressive and territorial...have
been known to attack predators such
as kestrels and hawks.
been known to attack predators such
as kestrels and hawks.
Selasphorus in Greek means carrying a
bright flame or a flash of lightning;
sasin is a Nootka (Canadian) Indian
name for this hummingbird.
bright flame or a flash of lightning;
sasin is a Nootka (Canadian) Indian
name for this hummingbird.
females or
juveniles
juveniles
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