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Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

About Rufous Hummingbird

Displays aggressive territorial behaviorPerforms complex aerial flightsCan hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings

Size

7 - 9 cm

Weight

2 - 5 g

Lifespan

3-5 years

Diet

Nectar, Insects, Spiders

Conservation Status

Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

stable

Threats

  • Habitat loss
  • Climate change
  • Predation by domestic cats

Additional Notes

The Rufous Hummingbird is not currently considered an endangered species, but its habitat in the Pacific Northwest is threatened by deforestation and climate change.

Distribution

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North America

North America • United States

The Rufous Hummingbird is a migratory bird that spends its breeding season in the Pacific Northwest and winters in Mexico.