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Archilochus colubris
The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is 7–9 cm (2.8–3.5 in) long and has a 8–11 cm (3.1–4.3 in) wingspan. Weight ranges from 2 to 6 g (0.071 to 0.21 oz), with males averaging 3.4 g (0.12 oz) against the slightly larger female which averages 3.8 g (0.13 oz) Adults are metallic green above and greyish white below, with near-black wings. Their bill is long, straight and very slender. Males have the classic ruby red throat which shines ruby red when the sun hits it at the right angle. If there is a lack of sun, or you see a male at the wrong angle, the throat will appear a very muted red, to nearly black.
Photographed in a backyard garden area. Area is set up to be very wildlife friendly.
Spotted in a friends backyard. Photographed while we were visiting. Flower is a cone flower. This hummingbird was rather aggressive and would chase the larger birds off of their feeder, simply because she could. I have witnessed hummingbird fights and have even watched them chase other birds at times. This one took great pleasure in trying to not only chase one, but several birds from the area. All of them were at least twice her size, some much more then that.
32 Comments (1–25)
cool shot. coneflower is very interesting. also known as echinacea, thought to possess many medicinal properties, and after all birds are quite smart.
Thank you so very much, ViorelFlorinSandu
A belated thank you to you, SachindraUmesh and Olivia Chee, I would have thanked you sooner, but the powers that be who redesigned this sight do not think it should be something easy for me to check. Sigh.
Wow!!! Beautiful!!!
epic shot!!! fantastic series!!
Fantastic shot!
Thanks Asergio, SeanWeekly and CarolSnowMilne
Third photo is fantastic.
beautiful!
One of my favorites flowers I planted. I should spy that plant out today although I haven't seen hummingbirds the last week.
Thank you so very much Lady Hopz
This is beautiful :)
Thanks Jonathan, I am thrilled you enjoy my efforts to capture the beauty I find around me.
Incredible shots ! you have got very pleasant photos
Thanks so much Dixie
So pretty.
Ashish, you are much to kind. I am thrilled I have a place to show off my love for wildlife, and perhaps help others to grow in their love of wildlife too.
Welcome Willie... Love to see its wing feathers look like fingers in that... most amazing capture I have seen of a Hummingbird... Surely you have made Project Noah very precious....!!
Thanks Gerry, Azura, and Ashish. Because you suggest the third shot is the best, I have moved it to be the first photo seen Ashish. Thanks for the feedback.
3rd shot is most excellent in this fantastic series...
Wow Wonderful
Wonderful captures, William!
Thank you Nuwan, Joshua, and Karen for your kind words
great capture!
yeah really good man!