Appearance of the Buff-Bellied Hummingbird
The Buff-Bellied Hummingbird, a medium sized bird among hummingbirds, bears the distinction of being the least studied of United States-based hummingbirds. Adult Buff-Bellied Hummingbirds are an iridescent green color above and buffy (light-yellowish pink to yellow) in the breast. The tail and wings are rufous in color. The gorget of the male Buff-Bellied Hummingbird is a metallic, golden green, while the female, less colorful than the male, has a dark upper bill.
Geography of the Buff-Bellied Hummingbird
Buff-Bellied hummingbirds breed along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, from southern Texas into Mexico. These hummingbirds prefer forests and thickets from the lower Rio Grande in Texas down to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, going sometimes as far south as Belize and Guatemala. Partially migratory, the Buff-Bellied Hummingbird winters within their range.
For unknown reasons, the Buff-Bellied Hummingbird regularly travels to the northeast from its breeding areas in south Texas. This movement, unique among North American hummingbirds, is being studied for its possible purpose
Local Environments of the Buff-Bellied Hummingbird
Buff-Bellied Hummingbirds can be found in open woodland, forests and thickets. They will also inhabit scrub and garden areas.
Birdfeeders.com is your leading online source for hummingbird feeders, hummingbird nectar, and bird baths. We offer the broadest and deepest set of quality bird feeders to make your hummingbird watching experience even more enjoyable! | 
