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Archilochus colubris
Iridescent green back, and male has forked tail and fiery red throat. This is the only widespread species in the East (USA).
Flowers, gardens, wood edges, over streams, edges of bogs.
I have been gardening for butterflies and hummingbirds for many years now and with the addition of a dozen feeders or so, I get some 40-50 Ruby-throated hummingbirds in my garden every summer. They put on quite a show. I sit out and watch for hours. This male is enjoying Torch Lily in my garden.
Spotted on Jun 14, 2009
Submitted on Dec 25, 2012
1 Comment
Lovely!!