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Broad-billed hummingbird: These hummingbirds are medium-sized with iridescent green upperparts and a vibrant red bill, which is broader and more curved than that of other hummingbird species.

Rufous Hummingbird Courtesy of Mel Green. The next most common species of hummingbird in North Carolina is the Rufous, which typically show up during the winter months, Campbell said.

Rufous Hummingbird Courtesy of Mel Green. The next most common species of hummingbird in North Carolina is the Rufous, which typically show up during the winter months, Campbell said.

The males of this species have a rose-red throat and feathers that are gray and varying amounts of green on its body, according to Hummingbird Central. Costa’s hummingbird ...

Rufous Hummingbird Courtesy of Mel Green. The next most common species of hummingbird in North Carolina is the Rufous, which typically show up during the winter months, Campbell said.

Broad-billed hummingbird is named for its broad bill. It is similar in appearance to the white-eared hummingbird. Males are bright green, with a blue throat patch and a black-tipped red bill.

When a hummingbird with glittering gold feathers was discovered, experts thought they found a new species. What it really was is far more unusual.

What's the most common type of hummingbird in NY? While five species of hummingbirds have appeared in New York state over the years, the ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common, Bird Advisors ...