Diet
What do Anna's hummingbirds eat?
Nectar, sap from sapsucker wells and small insects.
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)Anna's HummingbirdCalypte anna
Spring and summer diet
- Nectar and gnats
Fall and winter diet
- Winter-blooming manzanita and feeders
Best feeder foods
- Sugar water: 1 part sugar to 4 parts water
Avoid
- Red dye, honey and artificial sweeteners
Anna's stay year-round and nest in winter; in freezing weather, keep one feeder thawed.
Where Anna's hummingbirds need winter food
Regions where Anna's hummingbirds are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do Anna's hummingbirds eat?
Nectar, sap from sapsucker wells and small insects.
What is the best food to feed Anna's hummingbirds?
Sugar water: 1 part sugar to 4 parts water.
What should I not feed Anna's hummingbirds?
Red dye, honey and artificial sweeteners.
What do Anna's hummingbirds eat in winter?
Winter-blooming manzanita and feeders.
Sources
- Anna's Hummingbird — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Anna's Hummingbird life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Anna's Hummingbird — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.