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Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Authorship: (Gmelin)
Records
It was observed 4 August 2011 at IMRS HQ by G.H. Wiseman (UTEP) and there 27 August 2011 by J.D Johnson (UTEP), on 8 August 2011 at Corral Tank by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) (Photos), and on 8 October 2011 at Mesquite Tank by G.H. Wiseman (UTEP).
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderAPODIFORMES
FamilyTROCHILIDAE (Hummingbird Family)
GenusSelasphorus
Speciesrufus
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)
peppertApr 10, 2026Ashland, OR 97520, USA
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)cozritivoiuOct 25, 2026Standifer Gap Marsh, 6735 Standifer Gap Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)matthazelgrenAug 11, 2026Whetstone, AZ, USA
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)marlonsonneAug 11, 2018Coconino County, AZ, USA
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)bill-blauveltOct 24, 2026Weaver Rd, Accident, MD 21520, USA
Kettukolibri (opens in new tab)markusjrantalaMay 21, 2026Thurston County, WA, USA
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)nogoodnamestSep 7, 2026S Madera Canyon Rd, Nogales, AZ, US
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)heather_michelJun 1, 2026W Westview Rd, North Bend, OR, US
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)jonathan_aOct 24, 2026New York, US
Rufous Hummingbird (opens in new tab)randy6410Oct 24, 2026Hudson Hill, Bronx, NY 10471, USA
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | NTNear Threatened |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G4Apparently Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S3NVulnerable |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |
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