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Ruby-throated hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

This is the only species of hummingbird that regularly nests east of the Mississippi River in North America.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/38388093
Maria dB
Hi Jemma - yes, I know; that's why I included that shot. :>) Thanks for your nice comments.
HemaShah
guess what Maria? in pic 5 ,you can see it's tongue!!
HemaShah
we have the Anna's . They are moulting right now.Thanks for sharing these jewels.

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2013

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