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Ruby-throated Hummingbird -
(Archilochus colubris)  Audio Identification
- Very small
- Iridescent green above, white or
greyish white below - Long, thin bill
- Male has brilliant ruby throat, female has
white throat - 3.75" (10 cm.)
Habitat
- Woodland
- Residential areas
Additional Information
- Fairly common migrant and summer resident
- Makes humming sound with wings,
- Can fly backwards
- Has extremely fast wing beat
- Eats insects, flower nectar, tree sap, and
sugar water at feeders - Pollinates many flowers
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