Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Ruby Throated Hummingbird
This fine art print captures the brilliance of a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, one of nature’s tiniest wonders. Photographed along a quiet river in Ontario, Canada, the bird hovers against a soft, flower-filled backdrop—its delicate frame only 7cm long and weighing just 3 grams.
A fleeting visitor to Canada, these remarkable hummingbirds spend the summer months breeding before embarking on their incredible migration south to Mexico and Central America. Their iridescent plumage and rapid, jewel-like movements make them a true marvel of the natural world.
Printed on museum-quality archival paper, this artwork brings to life the beauty and fragility of a species that embodies both grace and resilience. Perfect for bird lovers, collectors, and anyone who appreciates the extraordinary in the everyday.
The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the only hummingbird species that breeds in eastern Canada, and it is one of the smallest birds to visit the country—measuring just 7–9 cm and weighing around 3 grams. Males are instantly recognisable by their glittering ruby-red throat, which flashes like a jewel in the sunlight, while females display more subtle green and white plumage.
These tiny birds arrive in Canada in late spring after an astonishing migration journey, which often includes a non-stop flight of over 800 km across the Gulf of Mexico. During the summer, they feed on nectar from wildflowers and garden blooms, as well as insects for protein, before heading south again in early autumn to wintering grounds in Mexico and Central America.
Their fleeting presence in Canada makes every sighting a cherished moment, as they bring a flash of colour and a touch of the tropics to northern skies.