Green Birds
Green birds like hummingbirds shimmer with iridescent plumage. Learn to spot and identify green-colored birds in your area.
2 species
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
An introduced but striking bird. In breeding plumage, starlings are glossy black with iridescent purple and green sheens. In winter, they are covered in white speckles.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
The only breeding hummingbird in eastern North America. Males flash an iridescent ruby-red throat (gorget) that can appear black in certain light. Incredible aerial acrobats.
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