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Ruby-throated hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Photo by Maria dB
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Description:

Taking a little rest after all the busy flying to and from the feeder

Habitat:

Eastern North America in spring and summer; migrate to Central America in the fall to winter there. May cross the Gulf of Mexico in a single flight

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Comments (14)
Maria dB
Thanks, Dez (and all those who commented so long ago!)
Blogie
Wow! I think this is the first time I'm seeing a photo of a hummingbird that's not flying. :)
Maria dB
Thanks for the nice comments! I felt lucky to get this photo
AzriAzmi
Beautiful bird and beautifully photographed even !
Leuba Ridgway
They are lovely birds but it's strange seeing one at rest - probably needs it !. It's good to see one this close and all the details - well done !
HemaShah
You have captured the beak and eyelids of this bird very beautifully!
HemaShah
@nopay,Did you delete your Cedar Waxwing spotting?i just removed it from the Project Squirrel Mission. i thought you were trying to do that?

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PublishedJanuary 5, 2012

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