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Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)
| Scientific Classification | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Apodiformes |
| Family: | Trochilidae |
| Species: | Selasphorus rufus |
| Common: | Rufous hummingbird |
The rufous hummingbird has a breeding habitat in western North America that ranges from southern Alaska to California. During winter migration they may be found in Mexico and Florida. In summer they may pass through the Rocky Mountains to take advantage of the wildflower season. They feed on nectar from flowers or catch insects on the wing.
Identification
The rufous hummingbird is a small hummingbird with a long, straight and very slender bill. The female is slightly larger than the male.
Male
Males have a white breast, rufous face and upper-parts, flanks and tail. In good light, males glow bright orange on the back and belly with an iridescent orange-red throat patch.
Female
Females have green upper-parts and tail, rufous washed flanks and patches in the tail. They often have a spot of orange in the throat. Females are extremely difficult to differentiate from Allen's Hummingbird.
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Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Class: Aves (birds)Family: Trochilidae (hummingbirds)Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)