Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

ROO-fuss HUM-ing-burd

The Rufous Hummingbird is known for its striking orange-red coloration and incredible migratory journey from Mexico to Alaska. Males have distinctive bright orange backs and throats, with iridescent green patches.

Location

Carlsbad, CA

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Average lifespan

3-5 years

Edible status

Not edible

"Not suitable for consumption; protected wild bird species."

Categorization Tags

#bird #hummingbird #migratory #orange #iridescent #pollinator

Field Conditions

Water

Needs fresh nectar or sugar water if provided in feeders

Light

Prefers sunny to partially shaded areas

Season

Active mainly during spring to autumn migration periods

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Good for

birdwatching

pollination support

ecosystem balance

Notes

Fun facts

Rufous Hummingbirds undertake one of the longest migratory flights relative to body size of any bird, traveling up to 3,900 miles.

They can hover in mid-air thanks to their incredibly fast wing beats, around 50-80 beats per second.

Males are fiercely territorial, often chasing away larger birds.

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