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Species Spotlight - Amazilia Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Amazilia Hummingbird is the only species placed in the genus Amazallis. It is a green-and-chestnut hummingbird with plumage that varies throughout its range. It is generally common, and can regularly be seen even in major cities such as Lima and Guayaquil.
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Species Spotlight - Black Jacobin

by Joan Esmabe
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Black Jacobins are large and aggressive hummingbirds that are found in or near the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil, Uruguay, eastern Paraguay, and far north-eastern Argentina.
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Species Spotlight - White-Eared Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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A tropical bird of Mexico, the White-Eared Hummingbird is an uncommon visitor to the southwestern United States.
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Species Spotlight - Violet-Crowned Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Best distinguished by its violet-colored cap, the Violet-Crowned Hummingbird is a medium-sized long bodied hummingbird that breeds in arid scrub of southeastern Arizona in the United States to southwestern Mexico. It is typically a mountain species.
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Species Spotlight - Buff-bellied Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Buff-Bellied Hummingbird, also known as the Fawn-breasted Hummingbird or the Yucatan Hummingbird is a greenish hummingbird with red bill, a buffy patch on belly and reddish tail.
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Species Spotlight - Rufous Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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One of the feistiest hummingbirds in North America is the Rufous Hummingbird. It is widely known for its aggressiveness, a relentless attacker at flowers and feeders. It also has the longest migration of any hummingbird.
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Species Spotlight - Blue-Throated Mountain Gem

by Joan Esmabe
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The Blue-Throated Mountain Gem, also known as the Blue-throated Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird species that nest in the United States.
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Species Spotlight - Black-chinned Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Black-chinned Hummingbirds are common and widespread species of summer hummingbird. It is the western counterpart of the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.
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Species Spotlight - Anna's Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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Anna’s Hummingbirds are a welcome sight in backyards and they are also easy to attract. Since they don’t migrate much, you could find them visiting your feeders all year long.
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Species Spotlight - Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

by Joan Esmabe
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The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is the most widely distributed and commonly known hummingbird species in North America.
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Species Spotlight - Allen's Hummingbirds

by Joan Esmabe
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During breeding season, male and female Allen's Hummingbird uses different habitats.
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