The Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) is one of the most common hummingbirds in southern California, and one of only two species that are permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada (Allen's is the other).  Unlike most other hummers, Anna's has a song.  There have been 3 state records of Anna's Hummingbirds in Georgia.

Adult Male Anna's Hummingbird

Adult Female Anna's Hummingbird

Description:

Average Weight: Male 4.31g and female 4.07g.  The Anna's is the largest hummingbird normally seen on the west coast.

Adult Male: Metallic green back, iridescent rose-red crown and gorget, grayish breast.

Adult Female: Green back, grayish-white breast, white throat with some red, white tips on the outer tail feathers.

Immature: Young of both sexes look like the adult female, but may have unmarked throats.

Distribution: 

Observed in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and British Columbia (resident on Vancouver Island).