For the last month I've been watching an adult male Rufous which looks like it might be the same one that was here last year during the 02-02 over-wintering season. He has an incomplete or under-developed gorget, which is odd as he has developed the adult male rufous-colored plumage on his back.
I've put some photos for comparison on my website, here's the URL: http://helensbirds.homestead.com/scruffyrufoushb.html
Let me know if you think it could be the same bird that has found it's way back to my yard. He's still here today.
I've put some photos for comparison on my website, here's the URL: http://helensbirds.homestead.com/scruffyrufoushb.html
Let me know if you think it could be the same bird that has found it's way back to my yard. He's still here today.