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The Calliope hummingbird is the smallest known species of migrant hummingbird native to Canada and the United States. These little critters migrate upwards of 5,600 miles each year from North America to Mexico! Quite an impressive feat for such a small bird. With no major threats to their survival, sans […]

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The rufous hummingbird is best known for their incredible flying prowess, flying upwards of 2,000 miles during migration routes. These birds are 1 of 9 known species in the genus Selasphorus. They are an interesting species of bird in that they may actually benefit from a certain degree of habitat […]

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The Allen’s hummingbird known for their energetic performances and incredible colors make them a favorite for bird watchers. These birds breed along the west coast of the United States and migrate all the way down to central Mexico to spend the winter months. Without many threats, sans habitat loss and […]

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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-chinned hummingbird has a broad range of habitats from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. These hummingbirds are migratory and travel great distances to overwinter in the south. Some of the threats they face are habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments; accidental poisoning; […]

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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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