Sep 16, 2016 · Rufous Hummingbirds have the hummingbird gift for fast, darting flight and pinpoint maneuverability. They are pugnacious birds that tirelessly chase away other …

The word "rufous" is derived from the Latin rufus, meaning "red", and is used as an adjective in the names of many animals—especially birds—to describe the color of their skin, fur, or plumage.

The male Rufous, glowing like new copper penny, often defends a patch of flowers in a mountain meadow, vigorously chasing away all intruders (including larger birds). The Rufous also nests …

The meaning of RUFOUS is reddish.

Learn how to identify this elegant species in the wild.

Adult males are almost entirely orange with bright white chest and some green on the back (can be solid green like Allen's Hummingbird). Throat is iridescent, and depending on the light, can …

May 6, 2025 · The orangey-red rufous hummingbird is feisty and fierce. Learn to identify males and females, listen to their call and see their range map.

May 24, 2025 · Discover the vibrant Rufous Hummingbird. Learn about its identification, migration, behavior, diet, breeding, and conservation efforts in this detailed bird guide.

Many western and southwestern gardeners know the Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) as a delightful often-unexpected visitor to colorful garden wildflowers or hummingbird feeders.

Often described as "feisty," the Rufous may have the ideal size-to-weight ratio among North American hummingbirds. This bird outflies all other species, and usually gets its way at …