The male ruby-throated hummingbird does indeed have a striking red throat, though the female of the species does not. Flight Capabilities. You would have to look quickly to see either, however, as ...

The ruby-throated hummingbird is easily identifiable due to its bright coat and contrasting throat patch. "The male sports a bright metallic-red gorge, or throat patch; ...

The hummingbirds are almost back to Massachusetts. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species that breeds in the Bay State. While they're tiny - they weigh less than a nickel – they make ...

The ruby-throated hummingbird certainly has a broad nesting range. It’s range is the largest of any hummingbird breeding in North America. Hummingbirds are specialized to feed on nectar.

While some hummingbirds start their journey as early as July, most hummingbirds start their southern migration in August or September.

A male ruby-throated hummingbird can beat their wings at a rate of more than 50 times per second. We are about to enter peak ruby-throated hummingbird migration.

The ruby-throated hummingbird's wings can beat up to 53 times per second, allowing it to hover in place while feeding on nectar. Its flight patterns, which include quick, ...

The ruby-throated hummingbird is easily identifiable due to its bright coat and contrasting throat patch. "The male sports a bright metallic-red gorge, or throat patch; ...

A male ruby-throated hummingbird. The smallest bird in the world weighs a tenth of an ounce, has a brain the size of a BB, wobbly legs and enemies like the praying mantis and bull frog.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are typically the size of an average hummingbird (small, usually weighing two to 20 grams) and bright green in color. Males will have a splash of red .

The ruby-throated hummingbird – the only hummingbird to breed in eastern North America – comes to Maine after a winter spent between southern Mexico and western Panama.