Ruby Side-eye

Hummingbird on the Hover

As August arrives and the days grow shorter, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds become increasingly active, fueling up for the long trip south, and this female delivered a classic side-eye while hovering effortlessly among the flowers.

An Ancient American Family

Hummingbirds belong to the family Trochilidae, native exclusively to the Americas, with an evolutionary history stretching back roughly 22 million years and more than 360 species identified today. (Source: Learn Bird Watching)

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