The word "rufous" is derived from the Latin rufus, meaning "red", and is used as an adjective in the names of many animals—especially birds—to describe the color of their skin, fur, or plumage.

The male Rufous, glowing like new copper penny, often defends a patch of flowers in a mountain meadow, vigorously chasing away all intruders (including larger birds). The Rufous also nests farther …

Rufous Hummingbirds are wide-ranging, and breed farther north than any other hummingbird. Look for them in spring in California, summer in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, and fall in the Rocky …

The meaning of RUFOUS is reddish.

Many western and southwestern gardeners know the Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) as a delightful often-unexpected visitor to colorful garden wildflowers or hummingbird feeders.

Adult males are almost entirely orange with bright white chest and some green on the back (can be solid green like Allen's Hummingbird). Throat is iridescent, and depending on the light, can look anywhere …

May 24, 2025 · Discover the vibrant Rufous Hummingbird. Learn about its identification, migration, behavior, diet, breeding, and conservation efforts in this detailed bird guide.

Learn how to identify this elegant species in the wild.

rufous in American English (ˈruːfəs) adjective reddish; tinged with red; brownish red

May 6, 2025 · The orangey-red rufous hummingbird is feisty and fierce. Learn to identify males and females, listen to their call and see their range map.