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The broad-tailed hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird found at higher elevations from western Canada, western United States, Mexico, and Central America. These hummingbirds are abundant and often seen buzzing around flowers and hummingbird feeders in gardens. They face no substantial threats, sans accidental poisoning from pesticides and/or herbicides. The IUCN […]

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The black-breasted puffleg hails only from Ecuador. These little hummingbirds prefer humid & wet cloud and montane forests at elevations of up to 11,483 feet. With a dwindling population of an estimated 150 wild individuals, these birds are listed as Endangered by the IUCN. They suffer at the hands of […]

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The Costa’s hummingbird hails from southwestern United States and migrates to western Mexico during the winter months. They prefer arid, brush-filled deserts and gardens. These are among the smaller of the hummingbird species known. Yet, not the smallest. That title goes to the bee hummingbird. Costa’s hummingbirds number an estimated […]

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The ruby-throated hummingbird is a common sight in southern Canada and the eastern half of the United States, during the summer months. During the winter, these little birds migrate as far south as Mexico and Central America. With an overall population of around 36,000,000 and increasing, these little critters are […]

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It’s tiny, fast, hungry, and beautiful. Yes, it’s a hummingbird! These little critters are always fun to watch and feed. They also make a really cool humming buzz as they zip past you in the garden or on the patio. These birds should be the spokesperson for energy drinks as […]

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