Hummingbird
by Tikvah's Hope
Title
Hummingbird
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Tikvah's Hope
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The male Rufous Hummingbird is one of the more common and colorful hummingbird species found in Washington.
The feistiest hummingbird in North America. The brilliant orange male and the green-and-orange female Rufous Hummingbird are relentless attackers at flowers and feeders, going after (if not always defeating) even the large hummingbirds of the Southwest, which can be double their weight. Rufous Hummingbirds are wide-ranging, and breed farther north than any other hummingbird. Look for them in spring in California, summer in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, and fall in the Rocky Mountains as they make their annual circuit of the West.
Rufous Hummingbirds have the hummingbird gift for fast, darting flight and pinpoint maneuverability. They are pugnacious birds that tirelessly chase away other hummingbirds, even in places they�re only visiting on migration. Like other hummers, they eat insects as well as nectar, taking them from spider webs or catching them in midair.
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April 16th, 2012
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Comments (23)
Maggie Terlecki
Wow, Tikvah, what an incredible shot! they are amazing creatures but difficult to capture head on.. so cool!
Tikvah's Hope replied:
Thank you so very much, Maggie. I think it was more just luck, and timing, I am very pleased with the capture as well.
Deb Halloran
Roger & Terrie, What a wonderful capture. The color and clarity are truly amazing. Well done. fave and vote
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