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Ruby Throated Hummingbird
wonderview

Ruby Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

Although he looks rather intense, this hummer was in fact quite relaxed. His red gorget is "turned off" and looks black. They can turn it on and off at will, I have seen them do it numerous times. Always a neat sight.
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Habitat
My Front Yard
Location
N.S. Canada
Date taken
25-05-2018
Scientific name
Archilochus colubris
Equipment used
Nikon B700
Macswede
Beautifully captured against a great background, Bill! Very interesting information about the red gorget. I didn't know that.
 
Stanley Jones
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Marvelous close-up of this little gem. Even with its gorget flaring its plumage is beautiful. TFS Bill!
 

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