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]
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