Male Calliope Hummingbirds have special shimmery neck feathers in a bright magenta hue. This cluster of feathers is called the gorget. Male Calliopes puff out this area to woo potential mates.
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Male Calliope Hummingbirds have special shimmery neck feathers in a bright magenta hue. This cluster of feathers is called the gorget. Male Calliopes puff out this area to woo potential mates.