A Rufous hummingbird feeding her two young in the nest from last spring. With breeding season starting up already and some birds even having fledglings I thought this was an appropriate time to share this. #babybirds #birds #cute | Lukas Miller

Hummingbird feeds babies in nest

How do they do that!? Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have specialized feathers on their throat (gorget) that go from dull dark to shimmering pink-red when the light hits them just right. The feathers have structured layers that act like a prism and bend light and reflect it back in different ways creating that special sparkle 💯 This was our first hummer of the season—so glad to have them back! #rubythroatedhummingbird #hummingbird #gorget #magic [All banding, marking, and sampling is conducted unde

Yellowstone Live - Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds: Aerial Acrobats