Ok, I know. It's one of the most common of birds in North America. But if one observes these over the seasons, they will notice a marked change in their plumage: especially in the head, neck and auricular areas. If you will notice the distinct feathers just below the eye. These become prominent when entering the breading stage. When the light hits them just right they will exhibit a gold-copper color, not unlike what happens to the gorget of hummers, when the light hits it at the right angle. Note, also, the faint blue/gray color on the very crown of the head; another distinction of the state of breeding plumage. When in full breeding plumage, the ophthalmic ring will be bright blue, as will the culmen of the bill. Anyway, I like the setting.
