Ruby-throated Hummingbird

8-10 cm (3-4") Common. Only hummingbird in most of eastern North America. Suburban gardens, cottages, parks, tubular flowers, woodlands, streams and lake edges.

Male: green above; brilliant iridescent red throat which may appear black in poor light; black chin; white breast and belly; greenish sides; dark forked tail.

Female or Immature: green above; white throat; grayish white breast and belly; buffy wash on sides; blunt or rounded tail with white spots.

May hover or fly backwards.

Song: rapid squeaky twittering; wings hum.

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Credit: Gordilly

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Distribution Maps

Ruby-throated Hummingbird distribution map

Ruby-throated Hummingbird winter distribution map