And they blink.

Posted by Matt Trujillo Photography (Portland, United States) on 27 July 2007 in Animal & Insect.

Anna's Hummingbird Calýpte ánna.

Plus, they lack eyelashes.

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Comments (5)

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

interesting to know

27 Jul 2007 2:25am

ttomasso from Ballina, Ireland

lovely photo made of: great moment, great focus, and great colors, i like it very much

27 Jul 2007 4:18am

@ttomasso: Thanks! My diluted Irish eyes are smiling.

aggie from Singapore, Singapore

So adorable! Never seen them blink. Love the pattern of the feathers close to the beak. Nice shot!

27 Jul 2007 11:53am

@aggie: Thanks! And thanks for the visit. The blink seemed worthy, as eyelids are seldom seen on birds.
Belated welcome to Am3; you seem quite a talented addition.

Shahab from Qazvin, Iran

THIS ONE TIMING IS REALLY WONDERFUL!FABULOUS SHOT!

27 Jul 2007 4:46pm

@Shahab: Thanks!
Still waiting for the next in your current series.

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Hey Matt! These are truly remarkable images (as in yesterday's as well). It's not easy to spot these little buggers when they sit for a rest.

I don't think you know this but I too posted an image of a hummingbird sitting still.
http://cutebutstupid.aminus3.com/image/2007-04-21.html

And, she says in her long winded over verbose way, I honestly didn't know how you were discerning the Pine Grosbeak. You see we get not only the Pine, but also the Evening and the Rose Breasted. I have never seen a juvenile Pine I guess because they just winter here. Humble apologies... you'll know when I yank your chain.. you'll hear me giggle all the way to Portland!! ;-)

27 Jul 2007 10:44pm