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Archilochus colubris
Adult females of this species have an average mass of only 3.5 grams, adult males just 3 grams. Despite their tiny size, many of these birds fly nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico during fall and spring migration, a round-trip of more than 1,600 km. To accomplish this, individuals often double their body mass by fattening on nectar and insects prior to departure.
Spotted feeding from a mimosa tree flower at the edge of a hardwood forest.
Spotted on Sep 3, 2018
Submitted on Sep 29, 2018
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