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Yes, hummingbirds do molt. Until their first molt, the hummingbird has a thin tan or gray color on the outer edge of their feathers. This is most noticeable on the hummingbird's head. Female hummingbirds usually molt after nesting. Hummingbirds usually have one full molt a year.

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