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Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are tiny birds. They are 7.5 to 9.0 cm long and weigh approximately 3.4 g (males) to 3.8 g (females). The back and head are iridescent green, the underparts are white. Males have a brilliant red metallic throat and a forked tail. Females have a dull grayish throat, and a square, white-tipped tail. Immature ruby-throated hummingbirds look similar to adult females, though young males may have a few red feathers on their throat.
Desert Willow in wildlife habitat yard.
This was just one of several hummingbirds that were busy chasing each other around.
Spotted on Sep 6, 2013
Submitted on Sep 16, 2013
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