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Female this time
KC Foggin

Female this time (Archilochus colubris)

Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
These tiny birds are omnivores, sometimes feeding on insects and spiders. An adult ruby-throated hummingbird may eat twice its body weight in food each day,
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Habitat
Ruby-throated hummingbirds live in woodland areas, but also frequent gardens where flowering plants are plentiful. They hover to feed on flowers, nectar, and sap.
Location
Back yard, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Date taken
May, 2021
Scientific name
Archilochus colubris
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender. Hand held
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Reactions: delia todd, Danielbirdwatcher, PaulCountyDurham and 4 others
V
The only birds in my experience that find me and stare at me through the window to let me know the feeder is empty. I will shamelessly like every hummingbird photo I see. Tfs
 
peterow
A wonderful well framed and colourfully lit capture, KC. A brilliant detailed close up you have of this beauty, well done.
 

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