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Selasphorus rufus (JF Gmelin, 1788) Family: Trochilidae Order: Apodiformes Back
Rufous hummingbird Rotrücken-Zimtelfe Colibri roux Colibrí rufo
CMS NL Redlist 2000 (Criteria) NL CITES II (Europe: SPEC threat status )
Migration: intercontinental

Selasphorus rufus

Migratory, wintering mainly in Mexico, in the central highlands; small numbers seen regularly in S Texas and along the Gulf coast of USA; rare in S California and also in Baja California, mainly in N. Southward migration, probably beginning Jun-Jul, follows two major flyways on either side of the Great Basin Desert, the western route following the Cascade and Coast Ranges and The Sierra Nevada, while the eatsern route is along the Rocky Mts; arriving on wintering grounds Aug/Sept. Northward return migration takes place further to the west, along the Pacific coast; birds begin arriving in Washington late Feb and Mar. Timing of migration depends on flower availability.
(del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1999) - www.hbw.com )

Regions: Mesoamerica, North America
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Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

Populations