Rufous hummingbirds are one of the smallest birds in the world which make one of the longest journeys — traveling as far south as Mexico to breed and nesting in Alaska.
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The tiny birds make the mighty journey every spring, but scientists say only about 60% of them survive, which is why they are studying the rufous hummingbirds. Eskelin has been going to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage to band the birds in the area and find out more about their habits.
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