The male ruby-throated hummingbird does indeed have a striking red throat, though the female of the species does not. You would have to look quickly to see either, however, as these speedy little ...
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are nature’s aerial acrobats, and your garden can be their favorite stage. The key to luring these feathered jewels lies in the blooms you choose.
The only species of hummingbird that typically nests east of the Mississippi River in North America, ruby-throated hummingbirds are known for the striking ruby-red throat patch (found in males ...
The western counterpart of the ruby-throated, the black-chinned regularly pumps its tail. Monotypic. Length 3.3–3.8"; bill 16–22 mm. Best marks for all ages are narrow inner primaries and ...