9 Hummingbird Species to Look Out for This Summer

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris): Males have a distinctive ruby-red throat, while females have a white throat.

Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna): Males have a shimmering rose-pink throat and crown, while females have a pale throat with some red spots.

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus): Males are bright orange with a red throat, and females are green with rufous flanks.

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri): Males have a black throat with a thin purple band, while females have a pale throat.

Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae): Males have a vibrant purple throat and crown, females are duller with a pale throat.

Calliope Hummingbird (Selasphorus calliope): Males have streaked magenta throats, the smallest bird in North America.

Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin): Similar to Rufous Hummingbird, but with a green back and orange-red throat in males.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus):  Males have a rose-magenta throat, and females have a spotted throat.

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