Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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    Ruby-throated Hummingbird

    Archilochus colubris

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    The ruby-throated hummingbird 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 the most common hummingbird in eastern North America, having population estimates of about 35 million in 2021.

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    Top parks for Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Sightings recorded in 113 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Caye Bokel Conservation ZoneBelize Barrier Reef & Atolls, Belize
    Rare
    Caye Bokel Spawning Aggregation Site ReserveBelize Barrier Reef & Atolls, Belize
    Rare
    Emily or Caye Glory Spawning AggregationBelize Barrier Reef & Atolls, Belize
    Rare
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