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Why Male Hummingbirds Lead the Migration

Male Hummingbirds
Migrating male hummingbirds are usually spotted earlier
in the spring than female hummingbirds are.


How would you explain this?
Female Hummingbirds
Top: Rubythroat
Bottom: Rufous
Top: Rubythroat
Bottom: Rufous
Photos (clockwise from top left): Russ Thompson, Ed Robertson, Ed Robertson, Ed Robertson

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