Characteristics

"Personal Profile"

Size:   3 - 3.75 inches long

Weight:  2.4 - 3.6 grams

                                 Male:  - shiny, iridescent green back and head

                                                - white underparts

                                                - forked tail

                                                - silky, ruby-red feathers on throat

                                  Female:  - shiny, iridescent green back and head

                                                       - white underparts

                                                       - rounded tail

                                                       - grayish-white throat patch

                                                       - slightly larger than male

                                                    BONUS QUESTION!!

                     Based on the differing physical characteristics, is the   

                          hummingbird in the picture above male or female?

                                                 [Answer found on the "Interesting Facts" page]