Ruby throated hummingbird is a very interesting species. The spend most of their time in Central American and most of Eastern North American. Ruby-throated hummingbirds winter in Mexico and Central America. To get there from their North American breeding grounds some birds embark on a marathon, nonstop flight across the Gulf of Mexico. They may double their weight in preparation for this grueling journey. The hummingbird is approximately 7 to 9 cm long and has an 8 to 11cm wingspan. The ruby throated hummingbird are solitary birds. Adults species of theses types of birds are not very social. Both female and males are aggressive toward other hummingbirds. One very interesting fact about the ruby throated hummingbird have one the highest metabolic
