We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
Forum Center,
2680 NE Hwy. 20, Ste. 310
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 617-8840
Fax: (541) 617-8840
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Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Rufous Hummingbird is by far the most common hummingbird species in Central Oregon. As the name suggests these birds have a rusty coloration. Adult males have a rusty red head, back, and belly with a red throat. Females have a green head and back, with rusty red flanks and red at the base of the tail. Females have a small reddish spot on the throat, much smaller than the males. Rufous Hummingbirds begin returning to Central Oregon in April. They will nest, then feed very heavily prior to migrating south again in late September and October. Learn more about Rufous Hummingbirds.
The Anna's Hummingbird is much less common in Central Oregon than the Rufous. Anna's hummingbirds are larger than and lack the rusty coloration of the Rufous. Male Anna's have brilliant red feathers on the top of the head as well as the throat. The females have a green back and whitish breast and belly, and lack the reddish flanks and tail of the female Rufous. Some Anna's hummingbirds are year round residents of Central Oregon! Learn more about Anna's Hummingbirds.
Although very uncommon, three other species of hummingbirds are occasionally seen in Central Oregon. Click on each species name to see drawings and learn more.
