The Anna’s hummingbird, which was named after Anna Massena, a 19th century French duchess, easily defeated the northern flicker, varied thrush and spotted towhee in balloting to earn the title of Vancouver’s official city bird in 2017. Unlike previous winners, who held the honour for only a year, this is a permanent designation.

Both their “tough, pugnacious, beautiful, smart, sex-crazed, sugar junkies personality”, plus their ability to slip into a type of hibernation on chilly nights, helps the Anna’s survive Vancouver's many urban and climate challenges.

~ The Amazingly Cool Anna’s Hummingbird - The Tyee News

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