The Rufous Hummingbird is a bird native to North America and is listed as near-threatened.
Reasons for near-threatened status - agriculture, urban and rural development, invasion of non-native plants, climate change.
Conservation efforts - There are programs in place.
Rufous Hummingbird Facts -
Science Name: Selasphorus rufus
Size: 7 - 9 cm
Wingspan: 11 cm
Weight: 2 - 5 g
Native Locations: United States, Canada, Mexico
Lifespan: 4 - 9 years
Population: 19,000,000 (mature individuals)
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)
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