Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin)
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Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin (Lesson, RP, 1829)

3.4 gWeight

Allen's hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) is a species of hummingbird that breeds in the western United States.

Busiest months: March–May · Most records: United States, Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Allen's Hummingbird has been recorded at 88 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, IrvineUnited States11,696 records
  2. Frank G. Bonelli RP/Puddingstone Reservoir and vicinityUnited States8,266 records
  3. Madrona MarshUnited States7,893 records
More places
  1. Huntington Central Park – EastUnited States6,372 records
  2. Sepulveda Basin – East of Woodley AveUnited States5,092 records
  3. Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain ValleyUnited States4,282 records
  4. Tijuana River Valley – Bird & Butterfly GardenUnited States4,024 records
  5. Descanso GardensUnited States3,732 records
  6. Malibu Lagoon – State Beach including LagoonUnited States3,491 records
  7. Ballona Freshwater MarshUnited States3,376 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United StatesMexico

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

Allen's hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) is a species of hummingbird that breeds in the western United States. It is one of seven species in the genus Selasphorus.

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Questions

How big is the Allen's Hummingbird?

The Allen's Hummingbird weighs around 3.4 g.

Where does the Allen's Hummingbird live?

Its breeding range: North America: western. It is most often recorded in United States and Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Allen's Hummingbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March, April and May (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Allen's Hummingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Allen's Hummingbird as Least Concern.

What does the Allen's Hummingbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Allen's Hummingbird in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Weight
3.4 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
40 mm
Tail
26 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: western

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Selasphorus

Other birds in the genus Selasphorus

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Allen's Hummingbird

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