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White-eared Hummingbird
Habitat: Montane forest and pine-oak woods
Food: Mostly nectar and insects, also feeds on sugar water in hummingbird feeders.
Migratory Path: Permanent resident over most of it’s range. North of Mexican border over the summer and sometimes spends winter in Arizona.
Behavior: Hovers over flowers and extends tongue deep into the flower. Catches insects flying in mid air.
Conservation Status:Widespread and common in Mexico
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