Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Bird
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Iridescent green hummingbird (rare migrant to Bay Area). Hovers at flowers with rapid wingbeats; pollinator for manzanita, currant, and native sage species.
Plants that support Ruby-throated Hummingbird
7 plants
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
perennial herb
Nectar
Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
perennial herb
Nectar
Western Columbine
Aquilegia formosa
perennial herb
Nectar
Bay Area native
Alumroot
Heuchera micrantha
perennial herb
Nectar
Bay Area native
American-hemp
Apocynum cannabinum
perennial herb
Nectar
Bay Area native
Common sunflower
Helianthus annuus
annual
Nectar
Bay Area native
Keystone species
Showy milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
perennial herb
Nectar
Bay Area native