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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rufous Vs Ruby Throated Hummingbird
5. Migration - migrating to Florida to enjoy the warmer winters.
6. Sound - ruby-throated hummingbird is louder.
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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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