| Filling Up Battles abound for this ruffled male that earned a hard-won spot at a Houston feeder. He must keep gaining weight as he nears the Gulf Coast on his way to Mexico or Central America. He needs sufficient energy to fuel his fight for nectar and his continued flight south. During his time at the feeder, this battleworn male consumed enough sugar water to fill his crop and stomach. Can you see the swelling under his neck feathers where the crop is located? |
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