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Listen carefully for the wing trill of this male Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus). It's an identifying feature, as is his constant chatter while he feeds. Wingbeat analysis indicates a wingbeat of 62-65 bps in this sample.

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Identification: Selasphorus rufus (rufous hummingbird)
Contributors: Douglas Von Gausig, Naturesongs.com
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