Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

The ruby-throated hummingbird is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Canada and other parts of Eastern North America for the summer to breed.

A male Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight. Photo shared on Wikipedia by jeffreyw.
A male Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight. Photo shared on Wikipedia by jeffreyw.
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Black-chinned Hummingbird observed by owlice
Apr 18, 2026
Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA, USA
byowlice
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-chinned Hummingbird observed by owlice
Apr 18, 2026
Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA, USA
byowlice
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-chinned Hummingbird observed by aunshula
Apr 17, 2026
Elmwood Ave, Ponca City, OK, US
byaunshula
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Black-chinned Hummingbird observed by axarus
Apr 17, 2026
Catheys Valley, CA, USA
bySean Werle
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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