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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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.
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
An outstanding behavioural shot in a lovely setting, Stanley.
 
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
368
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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