Amazing what a person can attract with a feeder, sticky succulents and cactus flowers!
The beautiful little Rufous Hummingbird is quite the traveler. They breed in the Pacific Northwest and up into Alaska. They winter in Mexico which means they make a tremendous migration every year. Some Rufous have been found to fly as many as 12,000 miles during a round-trip migration.
This guy was in Carefree, AZ in early September.
These busy birds are named for the male's overall rufous or reddish brown color, and are very vocal and aggressive. While asserting his territory the male may fan his tail, displaying its bright rufous coloration.
The Annas are still here in the desert and are probably happy that the Rufous are off wintering, leaving the the backyard feeders for their pleasure only!
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