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Hello, Rufous

"I have 2 rufous at my feeders; they have been here for 3 weeks," reports Elise in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Q: Why are people in the East more surprised to see Rufus Hummingbirds than Ruby-throated Hummingbirds? This slideshow can help you answer.

Rufous Hummingbird at feeder

Photo: Elise Williams