Two Species: Which is Which?
Journey
North tracks two hummingbird species: ruby-throat and rufous. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are found in the
eastern half of North America. Rufous hummingbirds are most often found in the western half.
Which hummingbird — if either — are you more likely to see?
Ruby-throated
Hummingbird |
Rufous
Hummingbird |
Photo: Laura Erickson |
Photo: Martin Dollenkamp |