Ruby Throated Hummingbird

                     

                                                             by: Matheus Franca                                                        

        The Ruby throated Hummingbird, how truly magnificent! It's english name is the Ruby Throated Hummingbird, however, it's Latin name is Archilochus Colubris which means a kind of hummingbird that is flourished. It's length is 3-3.5 inches, wingspan can be up to 3.1-4.3 inches, and their weight varies on their sex. Males are 3.4 grams, while females which are the bigger ones are 3.8 grams. The physical difference is that the males have a red throat and the females have a white throat. Their diet consists of spiders, tiny flies, gnats, aphids, and nectar. They are able to eat food that is double their weight, which is impressive. Their predators are hawks, crows, roadrunners, owls, etc. In terms of mating, the female chooses one male that she trusts to defend the feeding territory. On the other hand, the male leaves the female and mates with several other female hummingbirds. The process may be funny or unusual, but it is very effective because their are less females than the males in the population. Their natural habitat are primarily in woodlands such as forests and the woods. They spend most of their time in the winter, however, migrate in warmer climates when it's time for breeding. Their population is least concern because their are 7 million hummingbirds worldwide! Yet, the population is increasing everyday.