The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is a small bird in the Trochilidae family. Males have red throats while females do not and are larger in size. They eat nectar and small insects, and the babies leave the nest at 3 weeks old. To migrate, the hummingbirds must increase their weight by 50% and their eggs are the size of small jellybeans.

1. Ruby-Throated HummingbirdsBy Rachel Tuit

2. KindThe Ruby-Throated Hummingbird belongs to the Family of Trochilidae.

3. Looks LikeMales are smaller than females! Also, females don’t have a red throat.

4. Life CycleBaby Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds leave the nest at three weeks old.

5. FoodRuby-Throated Hummingbirds eat nectar and some small insects.

6. BehaviorIn order to migrate they have to increase their weight by 50%.

7. Habitat/ShelterEggs of this bird are the size of a small jellybean!