Ruby-throated Hummingbird immature feeding on zinnia. Marion County, Illinois

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird immature feeding on zinnia. Marion County, Illinois

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Archilochus Colubris Feeding Hovering Illinois Immature Marion County Richard And Susan Day Ruby Throated Hummingbird Zinnia

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In this photograph, an immature Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) gracefully hovers above a vibrant zinnia flower in Marion County, Illinois. The hummingbird's iridescent green back and rusty-orange sides contrast beautifully with the brilliant red petals of the zinnia. With its long, slender beak, the hummingbird expertly extracts nectar from the flower, pausing momentarily to savor the sweet reward. Immature Ruby-throated Hummingbirds can be identified by their greenish-brown backs, rusty sides, and white spots on their bellies. These tiny birds are important pollinators, visiting flowers to feed on their nectar and inadvertently transferring pollen from one flower to another. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the most common hummingbird species in eastern North America. They migrate annually from their wintering grounds in Central America to their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada. During migration, they make remarkable journeys across the Gulf of Mexico, traveling up to 20 miles per hour and covering up to 500 miles in a single day. This stunning image, captured by the skilled lens of Danita Delimont, showcases the delicate beauty and agility of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird as it feeds on a zinnia in the picturesque countryside of Illinois. The rich colors and intricate details of the photograph transport us to a serene moment in nature, reminding us of the wonders that can be found in our own backyards.

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