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Ruby Throated Hummingbird
wonderview

Ruby Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

Not showing his red gorget. As I've said before, on the males I see here at least, most of the time it shows as dark or black. They can turn it on or off voluntarily, and usually only flash it when a rival shows up.
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Habitat
My Front Yard
Location
N.S.Canada
Date taken
May 23 2020
Scientific name
Archilochus colubris
Equipment used
Nikon B700
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How interesting that they can change the colour of their gorget, Bill. A great image.
 
delia todd
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He's still lovely though Bill, even without the 'colour' LOL

A super job you've done getting this guy up there - very well done my friend.
 

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