Two birds in San Diego (1 Viewer)

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sirijay

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• Mar 9, 2019

• #1

Both photos were taken in the San Diego area.
I am wondering whether the hummingbird is a Rufous or Allen's - both are found in this location.
The "bird" - is it a juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron or a Bittern?

Appreciate help with ID's - thanks much.

 

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fugl

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• Mar 9, 2019

• #2

The heron is a young Black-crowned. Pass on the hummer.

 

rbroadwell

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• Mar 9, 2019

• #3

the hummingbirds are very hard to tell apart and I don't think you can with this image.
you can just say Selasphorus

 

Last edited: Mar 9, 2019

Birdbrain22

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• Mar 9, 2019

• #4

If you have any other shots of the Hummingbird(especially the back and tail) it might help. From this photo alone... I agree leaving it at Selasphorus is the best.

 

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sirijay

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• Mar 12, 2019

• #5

Thanks much.