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What Do the Maps Tell Us?
Look at the first map below. It shows where rufous hummingbirds have been reported in the East in the past month or two.

Now look at the second map.
The purple and orange colors show where most rufous hummingbirds spend the winter.

Think: Why were these reported sightings unusual? How would you explain them?

The red triangles show where rufous hummers were reported this winter. Click image for larger map.
This purple and orange on the map show where most rufous hummingbirds spend the winter.