Ruby-throated Hummingbird

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only hummingbird that breeds in the North Eastern United States. They migrate from Mexico and Central America where they spend the winter months. Some hummingbirds may fly nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico during these winter migrations. The migration takes place from March through May.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are one of the smallest birds, but are one of the most enduring fliers. They are capable of flapping their wings over 50 times a second, and are the only birds that can fly backwards.

  • The male Ruby-throated Hummingbird has an iridescent red throat, a metallic green back and a long black beak. The adult male’s tail feathers are dark, pointed and forked