08/01/2026
It was so amazing to sit and observe this little guy in Taos NM. After some research and input from my sister who is quite the naturalist we think this is a Rivolis hummingbird (magnificent hummingbird). The Rivolis feeds exclusively on flower nectar. Scientists say the population is fairly stable but has dropped in numbers over the past few decades because of development. The best thing people can do is plant native flowers to support them. Hummers have one of the highest metabolic rates in all of the animal kingdom. This one would come every 10 or 15 minutes and would rest on top of the feeder, p*e a little , and then eat;) so cool to see into his world !