The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only hummingbird that breeds in eastern North America. Males sport an iridescent red throat; both sexes can hover with wingbeats up to 53 per second.
Best time to see a Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The best time to see a Ruby-throated Hummingbird is May–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 63,475 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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