Ruby-throated hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Canada and other parts of Eas

Family: Trochilidae Order: Apodiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Ruby-throated hummingbird

About the Ruby-throated hummingbird

The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Canada and other parts of Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is the most common hummingbird in eastern North America, having population estimates of about 35 million in 2021.

Fun Facts About Ruby-throated hummingbird

  • It is the most common hummingbird in eastern North America, having population estimates of about 35 million in 2021.
  • The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Canada and other parts of Eastern North America for the summer to breed.

Conservation Status

The Ruby-throated hummingbird is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderApodiformes
FamilyTrochilidae
GenusArchilochus
SpeciesArchilochus colubris

Range & Habitat

Range map of Ruby-throated hummingbird

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Related Species

Other species in the Trochilidae family: