Archilochus colubris
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a tiny, iridescent green bird with a slender black bill and a forked tail. Males display a brilliant ruby-red throat patch, which can appear black in poor light.
Females and juveniles lack the red throat, instead showing a white throat and underparts. Both sexes have grayish-white flanks and a slightly darker forked tail with white tips on the outer feathers.
Length
7cm to 9cm
Wingspan
8cm to 11cm
Weight
2g to 6g
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are found in eastern North America, from central Canada to the Gulf Coast. They inhabit deciduous and pine forests, orchards, gardens, and urban areas with flowering plants.
During winter, they migrate to Central America and the Caribbean. In the United States, they are common from spring to early fall, with some individuals overwintering in the southern coastal areas.
Up to 2,000 meters
Temperate, Subtropical
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