Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Physical Characteristics
Size
3-3.5 inches
Wingspan
3.1-4.3 inches
Weight
0.1-0.2 oz
Plumage
Metallic green above, white below, males with brilliant ruby-red throat
Distinctive Features
Metallic green above
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Gardens, woodlands, meadows
🍽️ Diet
Nectar from flowers, small insects and spiders
🦅 Behavior
Hovers at flowers, extremely territorial, migrates across Gulf of Mexico
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Long-distance migrant - winters in Central America
🎵 Sounds
High-pitched chips and chatters, wing hum
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 3-3.5 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Ruby-throated Hummingbird sound like?
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds make High-pitched chips and chatters, wing hum. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Ruby-throated Hummingbirds live?
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds inhabit gardens, woodlands, meadows. Long-distance migrant - winters in Central America
What do Ruby-throated Hummingbirds eat?
The diet of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds consists primarily of nectar from flowers, small insects and spiders. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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