Ruby-throated Hummingbird
© Laura Erickson
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What they eat: These birds mostly feed on the nectar of tubular flowers, as well as on various insects. Nectar feeders are best for attracting hummingbirds. |
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Where they live: Ruby-throated Hummingbirds live in and around woodland habitats, as well as fields, meadow edges, orchards, and backyards. They occur in very southeast Canada and the eastern U.S. |
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Did you know? Ruby-throated Hummingbirds prefer to feed on red or orange flowers. Like many birds, they have good color vision and can see into the ultraviolet spectrum, which humans can’t see. |
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How they sound: A common call of this bird is an even chee-dit, exchanged between individuals or during chases. |
To learn more, visit the Cornell Lab's free website: www.allaboutbirds.org.
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