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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.
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 ...
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.
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).
This common summer hummingbird of the Northwest is the western species most often found in the East (in fall and winter).
R ufous Hummingbirds are small hummingbirds with a straight, slender bill, short wings, and a tapered tail that appears pointed when resting. During the summer breeding months, they concentrate in the Pacific Northwest in British Columbia up to southern parts of Alaska.
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.
These hummingbirds feed on flower nectar using a long, extendable tongue, and catch insects on the wing. They feed frequently by day and enter a torpid state at night to preserve energy. Being small, they face threats from larger insect-eating birds and creatures.
Discover the vibrant Rufous Hummingbird. Learn about its identification, migration, behavior, diet, breeding, and conservation efforts in this detailed bird guide.