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Archilochus colubris
Small, with rapid movements, rarely perches, feeding on the wing from flowers. Grey/white underneath, emerald green on back and wings. Male has red/white throat. Beak is long and narrow about 2 inches long. Tail is somewhat shorter in comparison to the beak, squared. In flight a distinct humming or deep buzzing sound is heard. A pleasant rolling chirp is made when about to begin feeding. The birds are initially shy, and reclusive, however, in time, will move near when danger appears to be abated.
Open woodland meadow, where there are an abundance of wildflowers.
This pair has aggressively fed on a stand of Jewel-weed (Impatiens) for quite some time.
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