About the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbird is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Canada and other parts of Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is the most common hummingbird in eastern North America, having population estimates of about 35 million in 2021.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Archilochus colubris |
| Species Codes | rthhum, RTHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ruby-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Ruby-throated Hummingbird?
The ruby-throated hummingbird is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Canada and other parts of Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is the most common hummingbird in eastern North America, having population e...
Where can I report a Ruby-throated Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Ruby-throated Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rthhum, or on iNaturalist.
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