3 Ways Male And Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Are Distinguished
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Top 4 Most Interesting Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Facts
- ability to see into the ultraviolet light spectrum.
- enjoy the nectar of orange and red flowers compared to all other colors.
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Top 4 Most Interesting Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Facts
- female usually lays between 1 and 3 eggs at a time.
- Their average lifespan is between 3 and 5 years.
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Differences Between Male And Female Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
As for the differences between male and female ruby-throated hummingbirds, they are mostly related to their appearance, size, and behavior.
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Appearance
Males have more colorful feathers, more specifically, males generally have bright feathers while females look duller in color.
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Size
In terms of size, these birds usually weigh 0.11 ounces, are about 3 inches long, with a wingspan of 4 inches.
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Behavior
Male hummingbirds are more aggressive compared to females, and the most common reasons are territoriality and partner attraction.
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Behavior
In addition, males produce scratching chirps to attract females or to quarrel with other males.
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Are There Any Differences Between Male And Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds?
Truth be told, distinguishing these two sexes can be quite difficult because hummingbirds can move up to 40 miles per hour.
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