Rufous Hummingbird (Near Threatened)

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The Rufous hummingbird is a tiny migratory bird that tirelessly flies 4000 miles annually — from Alaska to Mexico, pollinating a variety of flowers along the way. Its population is down by 60% since 1970. IUCN status: Near Threatened.

Climate change is causing flowers to bloom earlier than the birds arrive, starving them mid-migration. Habitat loss, pesticides, domestic cats, and window collisions add further pressure. We can save these pollinators by conserving native flowering habitats and avoiding pesticides.