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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

3 1/2" (9 cm). Tiny. Needle-like bill. Metallic green above, white below; male has brilliant, iridescent red throat. Immature male lacks red throat. Female green above, with white throat and breast, buff sides, and white-tipped outer tail feathers.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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