Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a small hummingbird, about 8 cm (3 in) long with a long, straight and slender bill. These birds are known for their extraordinary flight skills, flying 3,200 kilometres (2,000 miles) during their migratory transits. It is one of nine species in the genus Selasphorus.
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Range and habitat
Breeds Alaska to northwestern USA; winters to southern Mexico.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous hummingbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
