Close relative of the Rufous Hummingbird, and almost identical to it in some plumages, Allen’s Hummingbird has a much more restricted summer range. While the Rufous nests from Wyoming to southern Alaska, Allen’s nests only in coastal regions of California and southwestern Oregon. During migration seasons, however, they overlap extensively, both traveling to southern Mexico for the winter. Within its summer range, Allen’s Hummingbird is commonly seen in back yards and city parks, where males will perform their spectacular display dives to warn rival males away and attract the attention of females.

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Allen's Hummingbird is like a cousin to the Rufous Hummingbird. They look very similar, but Allen's Hummingbird only nests in certain places in California and Oregon, while Rufous Hummingbird nests in more places like Wyoming and Alaska. In the winter, they both go to Mexico. Allen's Hummingbird likes to hang out in backyards and parks, especially the males who do cool dives to show off to other males and attract the ladies.