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Sonny2005 — Ruby-Throated Hummingbird II

Published: 2006-07-04 11:21:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 3589; Favourites: 101; Downloads: 232
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Description In my opinion i think this is the best shot i have so far of this hummingbird..
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I think the wings are in a better position with this shot what do you think??

This is one of my birds i can spend hours watching them having their "humming-warz" for hours.. its all very comical

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The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is by far the most common species that breeds in the eastern half of North America
Ruby-throats are intensely inquisitive and thus easily attracted to feeders, where males in particular typically display aggressive territoriality toward rival hummers, other birds, and even insects such as bees, butterflies, and sphinx moths. They quickly become accustomed to human presence, and will swoop down to investigate red articles of clothing, possibly as potential food sources. Feeders hung at windows attract as many visitors as ones farther from structures, and the bird that claims a feeder as its territory may spend much of the day perched nearby, guarding the food source against intruders. Many hummingbird watchers find "Hummer Warz" endlessly entertaining, although the chases are obviously serious business to the hungry birds. For a short period immediately after fledging, a female will tolerate the presence of her own young at the feeder, but they are soon treated the same as other adult birds - as rivals in pursuit of the food necessary to prepare for the fall migration.
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Wessonnative In reply to ??? [2006-07-05 22:18:52 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome. It was truly a pleasure.

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