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Why Come Back North in the Spring?
Migration, Geography, and the Seasons
Ruby-throated hummingbirds spend the winter in the tropics.
Photo: Andy Wilson
When it's winter in the north, ruby-throated hummingbirds are in Central America on their wintering grounds. Toasty temperatures, lots of insects, and other parts of the habitat make this a great winter home.

But every year, in late-winter and spring, they leave this area and head north.

Think and Discuss! Why do you think ruby-throated hummingbirds leave their winter home and head north?

First, let's look at a map . . .



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