Six interaction images Ruby-throated Hummingbird vs Bee.

Top image: Young male Hummer looking rather smug after just having chased off a young female. Note the dull throat-feathers due to the sunlight being temporarily blocked.


"Oops, here comes trouble". Again, note the throat feathers now appearing bright red as the Hummingbird turned its head towards the sun light.


A frightening confrontation.


"I give up, don't sting me."


"Good riddance."


Back on its perch, but still a frightened expression on its face and a ready to take-off pose.

The Bees and Hummingbirds are competing for food from the same flowers. The small Hummer is often seen to chase off much bigger Goldfinches, Chickadees, and other Hummingbirds, but it appears to be afraid of the smaller Bees.