Rufus Hummingbird
Migration Facts

Location/Distance

• The breeding ground rages from northern California to Alaska.

• They migrate 4320 km to Mexico.
  
  

Mating

• They are polygynous.

• The males set up territories and mate with many females.

• The females nest and care for young alone.
  

Feeding

• They feed on nectar from flowers and insects.

Migration Cues

• The season and availability of nectar-providing flowers tells them when to migrate.

Navigational Mechanisms

• They use the sun as a compass to find their way.