A ruby throated hummingbird feeds from Royal catchfly (silene regia) plant.


A Ruby-Throated Hummingbird feeds from a Royal Catchfly (silene regia) bloom surrounded by Black Eyed Susans. The bright red Royal Catchfly blooms are a particular favorite of hummingbirds.


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Location: Orion, IL, USA
Photo credit: © Brian Murphy / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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