![]() Once they mate, that’s the end of the interaction between the female and male. Instead, they do some diving and chirping but not as theatrical as other species. On my hummingbird mating page, I describe how many hummers engage in spectacular mating rituals. As long as you provide them a place to eat and sleep with shelter from predators, they’ll stay and be plentiful. They especially like shrubbery, so keep this in mind as you work on your own hummingbird garden. The Rufous is quite adaptive and this is why it can live in so many different areas. Those that travel from Panama and Mexico in the spring actually travel 500 miles over the Gulf of Mexico without making any stops. When I said above that they have the longest migration routes, this means they travel as far as 2000 miles one way! These are incredibly strong birds with great stamina. As well, they’re seen throughout the eastern part of the United States. While they spend their winters in southern & coastal California, Mexico, Panama and the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida, they’ll be found in British Columbia and Alaska during the summer months. They also put themselves into an extended period of hypothermia (called torpor). Rufous Migration & Habitatīefore migrating, they’ll feed until they have doubled their body fat. They eat many, many times each day and eat about 3 times their body weight each and every day. Feeding times are usually less than 60 seconds. Similar to all hummingbirds, the Rufous Hummingbird will eat nectar from flowers, sugar water in your feeder, and insects for protein. Male Colors: Brilliant orange, or cinnamon (w/ red throat) Female Colors: Usually a green back and white belly (red/cinnamon hints on some females) Size: Small, as both males and females weigh a little over 3 grams (just over 0.1 ounces!) Bill: Slender, black Feeding Habits They know to go only to those that still have food. They know which flowers they’ve drained all the nectar from. A neat fact I like is that they have wonderful memories. It’s also a “rugged” bird because it travels along one of the longest migration routes. The Rufous will usually be successful in chasing other types of hummingbirds away from food sources.Įven when resting between meals, this vigorous bird will watch its food source closely. Many folks call this rugged hummer “feisty”.īecause it’s quite aggressive once it’s laid claim to the feeder in your yard. ![]()
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