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World’s largest hummingbird is actually two species

A brown Northern Giant Hummingbird, with its wings outstretched, sits atop a bird feeder.
A Northern Giant Hummingbird at a typical nectar feeder. Photo by Xiaoni Xu.
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By Pat Leonard
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  • Lab of Ornithology
Researchers found that though the two species of giant hummingbird appear identical, the northern population stays in the high Andes year-round while the southern population migrates.

Researchers found that though the two species of giant hummingbird appear identical, the northern population stays in the high Andes year-round while the southern population migrates.

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