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rufous hummingbird

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rufous hummingbird
n.
A hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) of western North America, distributed from Mexico to Alaska, having rufous upper parts in the male.


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Hummingbirds The ruby-throated and rufous hummingbirds that visit your feeder flap their wings an amazing 40-50 times per second.
Byline: STACI MATLOCK The speedy rufous hummingbird is the size of a human pinkie and the fastest little bird around most backyards.
A typical North American hummingbird like the Rufous hummingbird measures between 3.
 
 
 
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