Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Least Concern
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are tiny flying jewels! They hover in place while drinking nectar from flowers. Males have a beautiful red throat that flashes like a ruby in the sunlight.
Size
About the size of an adult thumb!
Tiny (<15 cm)
Wingspan: 10 cm
Weight: 3 g
Colors
green
red
Habitat
foresturban
Diet
nectarinsects
Fun Facts
- ✨Their wings beat up to 80 times per second!
- ✨They're the only birds that can fly backwards.
- ✨They migrate across the Gulf of Mexico - 500 miles without stopping!
How to Identify
Tiny size, green back, and males have a bright red throat that sparkles in the light.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: increasing 📈