Birds Ruby Throated Hummingbird

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  • Canon EOS R100
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/1250 sec
  • ISO 2000
 
Why is it called a Ruby Throated Hummingbird when its throat is not ruby?
 
Why is it called a Ruby Throated Hummingbird when its throat is not ruby?
This is a female/immature. Male gorget (throat) is iridescent and show a bright riby red when caught in the light correctly.
 

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