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Welcome Hummingbirds to Your Home

f more than 300 species of hummingbirds, only a handful are found in North America, including the well-known ruby-throated hummingbird, which makes its way across the Gulf of Mexico and northward for the breeding season. Some hummingbirds, such as the Anna’s hummingbird and the Allen’s hummingbird, will stay in the United States year-round. If you live in an area that sees these beautiful birds,

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