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Violetears
(Genus Colibri)
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The violetears are hummingbirds of the genus Colibri. They are medium to large species found in Mexico, and Central and northern South America. The Mexican violetear occasionally wanders as far north as the United States and even Canada.
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Swifts and Hummingbirds
(Order Apodiformes)
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The Apodiformes /ˈæpədɪfɔːrmiːz/ is an order, or taxonomic grouping, of birds which traditionally contained three living families—the Apodidae (swifts), the Hemiprocnidae (treeswifts), and the Trochilidae (hummingbirds); however, in the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy, this order is elevated to the superorder Apodimorphae, in which hummingbirds are separated into a new order, the Trochiliformes. With nearly 450 species identified to date, it is the most diverse
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Hummingbirds
(Family Trochilidae)
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Hummingbirds are birds from the Americas that constitute the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) in length. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5 cm (2.0 in) bee hummingbird weighing less than 2.0 g (0.07 oz).
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Anna's and Costa's Hummingbirds
(Genus Calypte)
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Calypte is a genus of hummingbirds. It consists of two small species.
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Ruby-throated and Black-chinned Hummingbirds
(Genus Archilochus)
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Archilochus is a genus of hummingbirds. It consists of two small migratory species which breed in North America and winter in Central America, Mexico and the southern United States.
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Anna's Hummingbird
(Calypte anna)
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Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna), a medium-sized hummingbird native to the west coast of North America, was named after Anna Masséna, Duchess of Rivoli. In the early 20th century, Anna's hummingbirds bred only in northern Baja California and southern California. The transplanting of exotic ornamental plants in residential areas throughout the Pacific coast and inland deserts provided expanded nectar and nesting sites, allowing the species to expand its breeding range.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
(Archilochus colubris)
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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.
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Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth
(Macroglossum stellatarum)
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The hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a species of moth.
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
(Archilochus alexandri)
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The black-chinned hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is a small hummingbird. It is an extremely adaptable bird, occupying a broad range of habitats.
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Turk's Cap
(Malvaviscus arboreus)
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Malvaviscus arboreus is a species of flowering plant in the hibiscus family, Malvaceae, that is native to the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. The specific name, arboreus, refers to the tree-like appearance of a mature plant. It is now popular in cultivation and goes by many English names including Turkcap, Turk's turban, wax mallow, ladies teardrop and Scotchman's purse. Its flowers do not open fully a
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Broad-billed Hummingbird
(Cynanthus latirostris)
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The broad-billed hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) is a medium-sized hummingbird of North America. It is 9–10 cm long, and weighs approximately three to four grams.
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Hummingbird Clearwing
(Hemaris thysbe)
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Hemaris thysbe, commonly known as the hummingbird clearwing, is a moth of the Sphingidae (hawkmoth) family. Coloration varies between individuals, but typically the moth is olive green and burgundy on its back, and white or yellow and burgundy on the underside. Its wings are transparent with a reddish-brown border. It has light-colored legs, which combined with the lack of striping on the underside is diagnostic. Beating its wings rapidly, H. thysbe hovers to collect n
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Allen's Hummingbird
(Selasphorus sasin)
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Allen's hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) is a species of hummingbird. It is a small bird, with mature adults reaching only 3 to 3.5 in (76 to 89 mm) in length. The male has a green back and forehead, with rust-colored rufous flanks, rump, and tail. The male's throat is an iridescent orange-red. The female and immature Allen's hummingbirds are similarly colored, but lack the iridescent throat patch, instead having a series of speckles on their throats. Females are mostly...
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Rufous Hummingbird
(Selasphorus rufus)
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The rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a small hummingbird, about 8 cm (3.1 in) long with a long, straight and slender bill. These birds are known for their extraordinary flight skills, flying 2,000 mi (3,200 km) during their migratory transits. It is one of seven species in the genus Selasphorus.
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Costa's Hummingbird
(Calypte costae)
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Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) is a species of hummingbird.
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
(Amazilia tzacatl)
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The rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) is a medium-sized hummingbird that breeds from east-central Mexico, through Central America and Colombia, east to western Venezuela and south through western Ecuador to near the border with Peru. The larger Escudo hummingbird from Isla Escudo de Veraguas in Panama is commonly considered a subspecies of the rufous-tailed hummingbird. This is a common to abundant bird of open country, river banks, woodland, scrub, forest edge, coffee pl
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Broad-tailed Hummingbird
(Selasphorus platycercus)
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The broad-tailed hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) is a medium-sized hummingbird, nearly 4 in (10 cm) in length. It is one of seven species in the genus Selasphorus.
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Brilliants
(Genus Heliodoxa)
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Heliodoxa is a genus of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It contains the following species:
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Typical Hermits
(Genus Phaethornis)
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Phaethornis is a genus of hummingbirds in the hermit subfamily Phaethornithinae. They occur from southern Mexico, through Central America, to South America as far south as northern Argentina.
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Jacobins
(Genus Florisuga)
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The jacobins are two species of hummingbirds in the genus Florisuga. It contains the following species:
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Sparkling Violetear
(Colibri coruscans)
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The sparkling violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a species of hummingbird. It is widespread in highlands of northern and western South America, including a large part of the Andes (from Argentina and northwards), the Venezuelan Coastal Range and the Tepuis. It occurs in a wide range of semi-open habitats, even in gardens and parks within major cities such as Quito, and is often the most common species of hummingbird in its range. The sparkling violetear is most...
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Berylline Hummingbird
(Saucerottia beryllina)
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The berylline hummingbird (Saucerottia beryllina) is a medium-sized hummingbird. It is 8–10 cm long, and weighs 4-5 g.
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Sleeping Hibiscus
(Malvaviscus penduliflorus)
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Malvaviscus penduliflorus is a flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It can be found in many tropical places including in the United States, South America, Asia, Australia, and several islands.
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