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Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Habitat: Woods and thickets, mainly around Texas. Generally woodlands, edges and clearings.
Food: Mostly nectar and insects however also feeds from sugar mixtures in hummingbird feeders.
Migratory Path: Generally stay in Texas throughout the year however some move north to upper Texas and Louisiana
Behavior: Hovers over flowers and extends tongue deep into the flower. Catches insects flying in mid air.
Conservation Status: Numbers have declined in the past however it remains pretty stable
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