Rufous Hummingbird and Scarlett Fritillary

Photograph

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Exhibit Envoy

Name/Title

Rufous Hummingbird and Scarlett Fritillary

Entry/Object ID

BATB.26

Description

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) at Scarlet Fritillary (Fritillaria recurva) Rufous Hummingbirds migrate great distances, annually flying north from their Mexican wintering grounds to their breeding grounds, which span Oregon to Alaska. They breed further north than any other hummingbird. This small bird plays an important role in plant reproduction. Hummingbirds transfer pollen from plant to plant wherever the bird travels. Rufous Hummingbirds are still widespread and very common, but recent surveys show a decline in population. Because these birds rely on finding the right conditions at the right time in so many different habitats during their migration, the Rufous Hummingbird may be especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Nita Winter
Rob Badger

Date made

2016

Dimensions

Height

45 in

Width

55 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) at Scarlet Fritillary (Fritillaria recurva) Rufous Hummingbirds migrate great distances, annually flying north from their Mexican wintering grounds to their breeding grounds, which span Oregon to Alaska. They breed further north than any other hummingbird. This small bird plays an important role in plant reproduction. Hummingbirds transfer pollen from plant to plant wherever the bird travels. Rufous Hummingbirds are still widespread and very common, but recent surveys show a decline in population. Because these birds rely on finding the right conditions at the right time in so many different habitats during their migration, the Rufous Hummingbird may be especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change.