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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Description:

Adult female: Emerald green back, white breast and throat, rounded tail with white tips. Larger than the male, with longer bill. Juveniles: Young of both sexes look like the adult female. In August and September, young males may develop some red spots in the gorget.

Habitat:

Feeder in habitat yard.

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1 Comment

Bernadette S
Bernadette S 11 years ago

Nice! When I lived in Texas, I had a feeder for hummingbirds...I miss them.

joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Sep 19, 2012
Submitted on Sep 29, 2012

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