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Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

Photo:Dr. Lloyd Glenn Ingles
Rufous Hummingbird. Photo:Dr. Lloyd Glenn Ingles

The rufous hummingbird can be found in the Montane Cordillera, where it nests in thickets and forests. This hummingbird tends to inhabit mountainous areas in autumn and lowlands in spring.

Map of Rufous Hummingbird in Canada
Distribution of Rufous Hummingbird in Canada
   
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