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Archilochus colubris
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the smallest bird species that breeds in the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada, though is a roughly medium-sized species by hummingbird standards. This hummingbird is from 7-9 cm (2.8-3.5 in) long and has a 8-11 cm (3.1-4.3 in) wingspan. Weight can range from 2-6 g (0.071-0.21 oz), with males averaging 3.4 g (0.12 oz) against the slightly larger female which averages 3.8 g (0.13 oz).
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Spotted on Aug 7, 2013
Submitted on Sep 22, 2013
2 Comments
Wonderful series!
Beautiful! ♥♥♥♥