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Photo of the Day: Rufous Hummingbird

Rachel Faulkner | Last Updated: January 5, 2016

Female rufous hummingbird hovering above water droplets — A female rufous hummingbird hovers above water droplets from a backyard fountain. Photo by Alandra Palisser.

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Published: April 5, 2012

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