At the Feeder
A male Ruby-Throated Hummingbird — the iridescent red throat patch is visible only when the light catches it just right.
A Pair — Side by Side
Good comparison shots of a male (left) and a female (right) Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.
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Resting on a Branch
Hummingbirds do occasionally sit still — rare portraits of the male perched.
The Secret of the Red Throat
The throat feathers are actually black — they only shine red when the light hits them at the right angle. This video shows that transformation in real time.
Watch the throat feathers shift from black to brilliant ruby red as the angle of light changes.
The Female in Flight
The female lacks the red throat patch but is just as acrobatic. Hi-resolution in-flight images available for your desktop.
Desert Species
Six hummingbird species photographed at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — a remarkable variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.
