6 Foolproof Ways To Tell Apart Rufous Vs Ruby Throated Hummingbird

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The Rufous Hummingbird

Where Can You Spot The Rufous Hummingbird - Rufous hummingbirds spend spring, summer, and fall in the US. 

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The Rufous Hummingbird

How To Identify A Rufous Hummingbird - Rufous hummingbirds are 2.8 to 3.5 inches long and have a wingspan of 4.3 inches.

The Rufous Hummingbird

The Mating Ritual Of Rufous Hummingbirds -  The male Rufous hummingbird flys in oval shapes as soon as a female approaches his territory.

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

The ruby-throated hummingbird is the first most common hummingbird in the US and one of the few that overwinter here. 

Rufous Vs Ruby Throated Hummingbird

1. Color - The male has white chest feathers 2. Tail Shape -  a fork-like tail 3. Size - Both birds average around 3 inches in length and 4 inches 

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Rufous Vs Ruby Throated Hummingbird

4. Location - territories of these species do not overlap.

Rufous Vs Ruby Throated Hummingbird

5. Migration - migrating to Florida to enjoy the warmer winters. 6. Sound - ruby-throated hummingbird is louder.

Rufous Vs Ruby Throated Hummingbird

They prefer to spend the season in different parts of North America, so it’s harder to spot them side by side. 

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