Extremely Rare Hummingbird, Arizona

[Fleas]

Belonging to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum I received a email from them stating that a cross between a Broad bill and a Violette Crowned Hummingbird was spotted and verified.. Last time it was seen was in Mexico in the 1890's when it was thought to be a new species. It was later proved to be a hybrid. I have dozens of shot and will make the 120 mile round trip this Saturday afternoon for more

[Chris Benesh]

Belonging to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum I received a email from them stating that a cross between a Broad bill and a Violette Crowned Hummingbird was spotted and verified.. Last time it was seen was in Mexico in the 1890's when it was thought to be a new species. It was later proved to be a hybrid. I have dozens of shot and will make the 120 mile round trip this Saturday afternoon for more

Hey Fleas,

Welcome to Birdforum. That it a stunning picture...and timely too. Here is a link to a photo request posted just today on the Arizona-New Mexico listserv regarding hybrid hummingbirds. At the top of the request list was the BTA Broad-billed X Violet-crowned Hummingbird. You may be able to help out.

http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/AZNM.html#1170887910

Chris

[Fleas]

Thanks Chris, I sent them a couple of photos to see if that is what they want


Hey Fleas,

Welcome to Birdforum. That it a stunning picture...and timely too. Here is a link to a photo request posted just today on the Arizona-New Mexico listserv regarding hybrid hummingbirds. At the top of the request list was the BTA Broad-billed X Violet-crowned Hummingbird. You may be able to help out.

http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/AZNM.html#1170887910

Chris

[Dave B Smith]

Hello Fleas,
And another welcome to the Birdforum and ditto the compliments on the photo. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

[Fleas]

Thanks Dave I am having trouble with the profile and didnt post any more pictures. Have another rare( for here anyways)bird to show here and in another part of this forum, the calling of Cardinals with an iPOD and tons of birds of the desert Southwest US.
Hello Fleas,
And another welcome to the Birdforum and ditto the compliments on the photo. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

[Fleas]

Here is one more shot of this rare bird

[Katy Penland]

Hi, Fleas, and welcome to BirdForum! What a great shot! Wish I was still on the Rim so I could rush down to the BTA and see this beautiful little jewel. Thanks for sharing. :t:

[Fleas]

Thanks Katy.. Wished you was here to share photographing this little cutie :)

[Larry Lade]

Hi, Fleas,

And another, "Welcome to BirdForum". We are glad to have you join us in our appreciation of the wild birds. Great Photos!

[martinf]

Hi Fleas,
welcome to BF. Cracking shots

[Fleas]

Thanks Larry and Martin for the Welcome and warm comments