Say hello to the rufous-tailed hummingbird. This female is sitting in her tiny nest. Males look similar—lots of green, just like the females, but they have a bit more glitter on the throat and breast. Both sexes have a reddish-brown (rufous) forked tail—hence the name. Rufous-tailed hummingbirds are found in forests, gardens, and coffee plantations from southern Mexico down into South America, and they play an important role in pollination. Not to be confused with the smaller rufous hummingbird, which migrates through North America, the rufous-tailed is medium-sized and, like most hummingbirds, is very territorial when it comes to protecting its favorite feeding spots.
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Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway
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Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland
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Earth Day and National Park Week
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The roots of invention
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A sleeping green giant
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Autumn in the cypress swamp
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Playa del Silencio, Spain
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St. James Tidal Pool, Cape Town, South Africa
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Leap day
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Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day
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Observing World Braille Day in Bavaria
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A goldie gala
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Haven t you herd? It s World Elephant Day!
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Mount Rainier National Park
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It s only Wednesday
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An endless journey
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Jaguar in the Pantanal wetlands
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Astronomy Day
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Ancient theater of Epidaurus, Greece
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Craters of the Moon centennial
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It s Independence Day
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Ceremony Hall at Sweden s Icehotel
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A day for our oceans
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April Fools Day
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A narrow passage
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Uncommon clouds are gathering
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Everybody loves World Turtle Day
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World Bee Day
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The mighty, mighty mushroom
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Darwin s Arch