Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

The rufous hummingbird is a small hummingbird, about 8 cm (3 in) long with a long, straight and slender bill. These birds are known for their extraordinary flight skills, flying 3,200 kilometres during their migratory transits. It is one of nine species in the genus Selasphorus.

Scientific name

Selasphorus rufus

Family

Hummingbirds

IUCN status

NT