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Exploring Together: Identifying Ruby-throated and Rufous Hummingbirds

 

Learn how to tell the difference between Rufous and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds by exploring these resources. 

Rufous and Ruby-Throated: Identifying Two Hummingbird Species

Identification of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
Field Markings to Distinguish Males from Females and Adults from Juveniles

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Male Ruby-throated hummingbird.
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Male Rubythroat
female ruby-throated hummingbird
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Identification Tips: Adult FEMALE Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
Adult Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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Identification Tips: Adult MALE Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
Female Rubythroat in Texas
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Female Ruby-throat
Photo of Ruby-throat gorget dark-colored
Ruby-throated Gorget Dark
Photo of Ruby-throat gorget showing brightly
Ruby-throated Gorget
Photo of Rufous hummingbird gorget
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Rufous Gorget
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