Amazing Differences Between Male & Female Hummingbirds

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Hummingbird Male vs Female

Taking a close look at their physical appearance, how they behave, their size, and so on, can easily give off their gender.

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1.    Appearance such as color Male -  most colorful and luminous plumage. Female - less brightly colored feathers.

Features To Distinguish Male vs Female Hummingbirds

Features To Distinguish Male vs Female Hummingbirds

2.    Size - female often weighs around 2.8 to 4.5 grams. The male on the other hand often weighs 2.4 to 3.6 grams. 

Features To Distinguish Male vs Female Hummingbirds

3.    Behavior - the male  display a more territorial and aggressive behavior compared to the female.

Features To Distinguish Male vs Female Hummingbirds

4.    Nesting behavior -  you notice a busy hummingbird flying to and for to a specific location or you see the hummer carrying materials on her bill

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5. Mating behavior -  is another feature to identify hummingbird’s gender.

Features To Distinguish Male vs Female Hummingbirds

Features To Distinguish Male vs Female Hummingbirds

6.    Sounds - The male hummers are known to sing songs to gain the attention of female hummers.

Final Thoughts On Male vs Female Hummingbirds

Just look through the listed features and you should be able to easily identify these sweet birds hovering around your vicinity.

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