Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

Classification

  • Birds

Conservation Status

  • Weighing little more than a penny, ruby throated hummingbirds fly nonstop 900 miles across the Gulf of Mexico during their migrations. 
  • The species can fly forward and backwards. 
  • A ruby throated hummingbird’s egg is the size of a pea. 
  • Hummingbirds require nectar and insects to survive, and will also feed on tree sap found in sapsucker wells.

About this site

The Cumberland River Basin project aims to promote the ecological and economical health of the Cumberland River Basin, an 18,000 square mile region that stretches across 70 Tennessee and Kentucky counties and home to more than 2 million people. 

Photography

A majority of the photography featured on this site was provided courtesy of Chuck Sutherland. For more information please visit Chuck’s website.

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The Cumberland River Compact works to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education, restoration, and collaboration. Learn more by visiting cumberlandrivercompact.org.