• BirdForum is the net's largest birding community dedicated to wild birds and birding, and is absolutely FREE!

    Register for an account to take part in lively discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
This species ranges along the Gulf Coast of Mexico to southern Texas. Males and females are similar but this one is probably a male based on its bright red bill and deeply notched tail. Notice also the white femoral tufts around its legs. Three subspecies are currently recognized. This is the northernmost "A. y. chalconota" characterized by paler belly and more bronzy cast to its back.
Location
Goose Island State Park, Rockport, Texas, USA.
Date taken
18 April 2021
Scientific name
Amazilia yucatanensis
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
I don't recall seeing this one come in before Joe.

A marvellous picture you've taken of this hummer lad - thanks.
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
104
Comment count
4

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/320
ISO
800
Filename
Buff-belliedHummingbirdIMG_6260.jpg
File size
239 KB
Date taken
Sun, 18 April 2021 5:22 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 819px

Share this media

Top