We all love watching hummingbirds dart around the garden. Their dazzling feats and fancies are just spectacular! But have you ever wondered whether that tiny blur of color is a male or a female? It’s not always easy to tell at first glance, especially with how quickly they move. Luckily, there are a few simple clues that can help you figure it out. From their brilliant colors to their behavior around the nest, here are three easy ways to spot the differences between male and female hummingbirds.

Color

One of the easiest ways to tell male and female hummingbirds apart is by looking at their color. Males usually have much brighter feathers than females—especially on their gorget (that flashy patch of feathers on the throat) and head. Their plumage can shimmer in bright reds, pinks, purpl

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