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A hummingbird is feeding babies in its nest.

Broad-Tailed Hummingbird

Bill Ratcliff, NPS Photo

National Park Service NPGallery
Yellowstone National Park

A hummingbird is feeding off of the nectar of a flower.

Broad-Tailed Hummingbird

Bill Ratcliff, NPS Photo

National Park Service NPGallery
Yellowstone National Park

American Robin Turdus migratorius

Broad-Tailed Hummingbird Nest

The Black-Chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri ) is the most common hummingbird found in Zion National Park. However, on rare occasions, several other species of hummingbirds may be found in the park. The Broad-Tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus ) also breeds in Zion. This nest was built on a tree branch by a female using spiderwebs and other plant fibers. The exterior is covered with lichen and moss to provide camouflage.

Zion National Park, ZION 1644