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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Stanley Jones

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) looks like a juvenile male though it might be a female. Nectaring red bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus: Myrtaceae). Like a lot of plants it goes by several common names. Some plant taxonomist are placing Callistemon citrinus in the genus Melaleuca.
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Habitat
Gulf Coast Marshes and Prairies vegetation area, barrier island. Margin of a marsh with native and planted shrubs and trees at ca. 1 m (3.3 ft) elevation.
Location
South Padre Island Convention Center, South Padre island, Cameron County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2023
Scientific name
Archilochus colubris
Equipment used
Canon
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Kits
An outstanding behavioural shot in a lovely setting, Stanley.
 
bievreJJ
wonderful stop action shot of this little gem in a gorgeous setting, Stanley, a real wowzer, many tfs!!
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
352
Comment count
12

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/11
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1250 second(s)
ISO
12800
Filename
Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on red bottlebrush, SPI Convention Center, Cameeron County.jpg
File size
2.4 MB
Date taken
Fri, 21 April 2023 7:43 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 995px

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