Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Least Concern
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