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Characteristics

"Personal Profile"

 

Picture courtesy of Full Free Stuff

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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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