Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
7 - 9 cm
Weight
2 - 5 g
Diet
Nectivorous, eating a variety of nectar, insects, and spiders

Habitat

GardensParksWoodlandsUrban areas

Behavior

  • Solitary bird, only coming together during mating season
  • Nectivorous, eating a variety of nectar, insects, and spiders
  • Known for its bright red throat patch and rapid wing movement