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This female Rufus Hummingbird has to squeeze in between sessions with the male Hummingbirds who are extremely territorial about these feeding stations. There are Currently three set up: One inside the sanctuary gate near Fuller's Slough. Selasphorus Rufus hummingbirds like to be busy getting nectar from flower shrubs like Rhododendrons, and Himalayan Blackberry (in blossom) also Poplar tree, and Cottonwood tree catkins. The female Rufus is green backed, with dull rusty color on sides and at the base of tail. The male has bright rusty red upper parts and a ruby red throat patch which shines iridescently at certain angles, or appears dark green at other angles.