Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
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The Ruby-topaz Hummingbird is a dazzlingly colorful species, famous for the male's iridescent ruby-red crown and golden-orange throat. It is a common and widespread species across its range, easily spotted at feeders.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across northern South America and some Caribbean islands, found in diverse open habitats including gardens, savannas, shrublands, and forest edges.
How to spot
Easily identified by the male's spectacular head and throat coloration, which glows intensely in sunlight. Females are duller but still recognizable by their size and behavior. Visit gardens with suitable flowers or hummingbird feeders.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly visible at feeders and flowering plants from morning to late afternoon, often engaging in territorial displays.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across northern South America and some Caribbean islands, found in diverse open habitats including gardens, savannas, shrublands, and forest edges.
How to spot
Easily identified by the male's spectacular head and throat coloration, which glows intensely in sunlight. Females are duller but still recognizable by their size and behavior. Visit gardens with suitable flowers or hummingbird feeders.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly visible at feeders and flowering plants from morning to late afternoon, often engaging in territorial displays.
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The male Ruby-topaz Hummingbird's brilliant head and throat feathers can appear black or dull in poor light, only flashing their true colors when hit by direct sunlight, creating a spectacular display.
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