Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
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 by far the most common hummingbird seen east of the Mississippi River in North America.
Key Facts
- Very commonly spotted - over 103,045 observations recorded!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird?
The scientific name of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is Archilochus colubris.
How many Ruby-throated Hummingbird sightings have been recorded?
103,045 observations of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird have been recorded on iNaturalist.
103,045
observations on iNaturalist
