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Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

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Field Notes

Description:

small, iridescent green and yellow bird, long narrow beak

Habitat:

pine trees

Notes:

I had up to 12 on a daily basis, with a few males, but I have not seen any males in a couple weeks and now only see 3 to 4 females a day

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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Comments (1)
HeatherMiller
I have 3 females in my yard lately and one is definitely the boss! She chases the other two away from the feeder a lot.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2011

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