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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Photo by ceherzog
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Description:

Only 10cm

Habitat:

NC mountains

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Comments (10)
ceherzog
I seldom see them in FL but they're all over the place here in NC
Elsa
Well I certainly learned something new today! I absolutely adore hummingbirds, your are so lucky to have them in your neighbourhood!
ceherzog
Thanks for that link Elsa! I have been noticing the orangey color that does look redder at certain angles. I assumed it had something to do with non-breeding plumage.
Elsa
That first photo is gorgeous and very interesting - I've never seen that golden colour on the throat of ruby-throated before so I had to google it! http://www.sibleyguides.com/2011/08/the-mystery-of-the-orange-throated-hummingbirds/ Looks like it can be a male in non-breeding plumage?

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2013

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