Mural Species #1
by
Emma N. Olsen
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last modified
Jan 14, 2009 01:02 PM
Need some help? Here are a few clues:
- This species is named after the wife of the Austrian Count of Rivoli.
- It's an important pollinator of ocotillo, chuparosa, penstamens, and other desert plants.
- The male has a brilliant read throat and forehead.
Scroll down for the answer!
It's an Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)!
It's portrayed here feeding on Red Penstamen flowers (Penstamen microphylla).
