Ruby Throated Hummingbirds are 3- 31/2 inches long. The male has a forked tail and a iridesenct throat.
Females have a blunt tail and is grey-white below. Both have metallic green heads and backs.
Voice: They utter high pictch squeaks and makes a buzzing sound when it flies.
Habitat: Gardens and suburban yards with trees.
Range: Southeast, Mid-West and parts of Canada.
Nest: The Female builds a nest of small twigs and uses spider web silk to attach them together. 6-50 feet above ground. Lined with plant down. Lays about 2 white eggs the size of navy beans. Female incubates the eggs for 14-16 days and the young leave about 3 weeks later.
Food: Mainly flower nectar and small insects and spiders.
To attract: Plant colorful flowers such as Coumbine, Delphinium, Foxglove, Snap dragons, Zinnia and Nasturtium. They are also attracted by sugar water in a hummingbird feeder.
Recipie for sugar water: 4 parts water and 1 part sugar.
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