Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Least Concern
About the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Ruby-throated Hummingbird is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Climate change
- Collisions with glass and other human-made structures
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Eastern United States
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: From Canada to Florida, and west to Texas and Wisconsin
Southeastern Canada
Continent: North America
Country: Canada
Region: From Ontario to Nova Scotia
Distribution Overview
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a migratory species, spending the summer months in eastern North America and the winter months in Central America and the Caribbean.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 7 - 9 cm
- Weight
- 2 - 5 g
- Lifespan
- up to 5-7 years years
- Diet
- Nectivorous, eating a variety of nectar, insects, and spiders
Habitat
GardensParksWoodlandsUrban areas
Behavior
- Solitary bird, only coming together during mating season
- Nectivorous, eating a variety of nectar, insects, and spiders
- Known for its bright red throat patch and rapid wing movement