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Meet Two Hummingbird Species
Which is Which?

Journey North students look for two kinds of hummingbirds. Kids in the eastern half of the continent usually see ruby-throated hummers. Kids in the western half usually see rufous hummers. Which are you watching for?

Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird

Photo: Dean Briggins, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Photo: Ed Robertson




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