Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
A tiny, energetic marvel of the avian world. Males are distinguished by their iridescent ruby-red throat patch, or gorget, which can appear black in certain light. Both sexes have metallic green upperparts and a slender, needle-like bill perfect for sipping nectar.
Behavior & Characteristics
Hover feeding, incredible flight abilities, long-distance migration
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Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
A brilliantly colored songbird that brightens the canopies of eastern North America during the summer. The male is a spectacular sight with its flame-orange breast and belly, solid black head, and white bars on its black wings.
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
A symbol of happiness and hope, admired for its beautiful plumage and gentle nature. The male has a vibrant blue head, back, and wings, a rusty-orange throat and breast, and a white belly. Females are grayer with hints of blue.
Downy Woodpecker
Picoides pubescens
North America's smallest woodpecker, a frequent and welcome visitor to backyard suet feeders. It has a black-and-white checkered pattern, a white back, and a white belly. Males can be distinguished from females by a small red patch on the back of their head.