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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

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Field Notes

Description:

I believe this was a male although it's hard to tell from the photo. He was one of about 7 that were feeding @ a hummingbird feeder.

Habitat:

Rural but somewhat manicured he yard

Notes:

He didn't do the u-shaped "dance" to try to warn me away.

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Comments (1)
NicoleB
Nice to catch one to begin with :-) They are so fast :) (You have this guy in the Not-IDed section)
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PublishedJuly 24, 2011

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