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Quiz of the Day

by Joan Esmabe
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How much do you know about hummingbirds? Answer the question to find out!
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Black-chinned Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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This is one of the prevalent western species of hummingbirds. You can find the populations in Texas, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The males have a vibrant purple patch at the bottom of the black throat. However, the purple shade is only noticeable in specific light.
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Blue-throated Mountain Gem

by Joan Esmabe
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The Blue-Throated Hummingbird, also known as the Blue-Throated Mountain-Gem, is one of the most vocal hummingbird species.
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Male vs. Female Hummingbirds

by Joan Esmabe
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Learn the difference between male and female hummingbirds.
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Male vs. Female Hummingbirds

by Joan Esmabe
Posted in difference between male and female hummingbirds hummingbird fact hummingbird identification hummingbirds male vs. female hummingbirds
Learn the difference between male and female hummingbirds.
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Broad-tailed Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Broad-tailed Hummingbird has a reddish-brown patch on its tail. This is the most distinctive trait of this species. Females likewise have this patch of shadow on their flanks. They also have reddish-brown striping on their necks.
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Allen’s Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Many people confuse this species with the rufous hummingbird due to the orange plumage. However, they have many other differences that you can use for identification. For instance, Allen’s hummingbirds have a greener heads and more orange shade on the flanks.
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Costa’s Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Costa’s Hummingbird is a compact and short-tailed hummingbird species with a hunched posture and a slightly drooping bill. It is fairly common in the arid brushy deserts and any nearby gardens of the Southwestern United States and the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico.
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Black-Chinned Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Black-chinned Hummingbirds are widespread species of summer hummingbirds. They are the western counterpart of the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.
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Violet-Crowned Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Violet-Crowned Hummingbirds are attractive medium-sized hummingbird species with immaculate white underparts and iridescent bluish-violet crowns.
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Calliope Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
Posted in different types of hummingbirds hummingbird fact hummingbird identification hummingbird infographics hummingbird species hummingbirds north american hummingbirds
The Calliope Hummingbird is the smallest bird in North America. It is native to the United States and Canada. It has a western breeding range mainly from California to British Columbia and migrates to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America for its wintering grounds.
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Blue-Throated Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Blue-Throated Hummingbird also known as the Blue-Throated Mountain-Gem is one of the most vocal hummingbird species.
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