Appearance | Tiny bird about 3″ long with iridescent green and a black throat patch that reflects bright ruby red in the sunlight. Females are the same but don’t have the throat patch. |
Diet | Nectar, insects. |
Feeder Food | Nectar. |
Habitat | Deciduous woodlands and prairies. |
Nesting | Thimble-shaped nests are built high on the branch of a deciduous tree. They have 1-2 broods/year and 1-3 eggs/brood. Eggs are very tiny and white. Incubation is for 12-14 days. |
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