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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Description:

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a small hummingbird with a slender, slightly downcurved bill and fairly short wings that don’t reach all the way to the tail when the bird is sitting. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are bright emerald or golden-green on the back and crown, with gray-white underparts. Males have a brilliant iridescent red throat that looks dark when it’s not in good light.

Habitat:

Flame Acanthus in wildlife habitat yard.

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1 Comment

Nayeli
Nayeli 9 years ago

Very nice!

joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 30, 2014
Submitted on Aug 3, 2014

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