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The Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a migratory bird species belonging to the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds). It breeds in the western regions of North America and spends the winter months in Mexico and southern California. Weighing an average of 3.4 grams and measuring about 9.5 cm in length, this tiny bird is especially noted for the males’ brilliant orange throat feathers and copper-toned back. It is classified as Near Threatened (NT) by the International Union for Conservation o