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The rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a small hummingbird, about 8 cm (3 in) long with a long, straight and slender bill. These birds are known for their extraordinary flight skills, flying 3,200 kilometres (2,000 miles) during their migratory transits.
Rufous Hummingbirds have the hummingbird gift for fast, darting flight and pinpoint maneuverability. They are pugnacious birds that tirelessly chase away other hummingbirds, even in places they’re only visiting on migration.
The male Rufous, glowing like new copper penny, often defends a patch of flowers in a mountain meadow, vigorously chasing away all intruders (including larger birds). The Rufous also nests farther north than any other hummingbird: up to south-central Alaska.
Adult males are almost entirely orange with bright white chest and some green on the back (can be solid green like Allen's Hummingbird). Throat is iridescent, and depending on the light, can look anywhere from red to orange to yellow to lime green. On females and immatures, look for orange on sides and tail to separate from Anna's and Black ...
This common summer hummingbird of the Northwest is the western species most often found in the East (in fall and winter).
Discover the vibrant Rufous Hummingbird. Learn about its identification, migration, behavior, diet, breeding, and conservation efforts in this detailed bird guide.
The Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a feisty and resilient member of the family Trochilidae, renowned for its fiery plumage, aggressive nature, and extraordinary migration.
Rufous hummingbird They fly backward, dive-bomb rivals and travel farther than most road trippers. Meet the rufous hummingbird—photographed in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, in the United States. The bird, one of nine species in the genus Selasphorus, gets its name from its rusty, reddish-orange feathers.
his captivating hummingbird species, often seen in Arizona, is renowned for its remarkable flight skills and long migratory journeys. The rufous hummingbird stands out with its vibrant plumage and dynamic behaviors. Here’s everything you need to know about this feathered jewel.
The Rufous Hummingbird is North America's “extremist” hummingbird, widely known in the west for its aggressive nature. Venturing far from the equatorial tropics in which its ancestors evolved, it reaches the northernmost latitude of any hummingbird (61° N).