hummingbird ID ? (1 Viewer)

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henry

Henry

• Mar 22, 2003

• #1

If I can attach a picture I would like to know if anyone can ID this little bird....thought it might be an allen's hummingbird but the collor scheme does not match any assistance would be greatly appreciated...

thank you:bounce:

 

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IanF

Moderator

• Mar 22, 2003

• #2

Hi Henry,

What a lovely looking Hummer. I think this one is a Rufous Hummingbird Selasphorus rufus - an adult male. Apparently there is quite a bit of variation in the amount of green colour that can show.

 

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tf1044x

Well-known member

• Mar 22, 2003

• #3

I agree with Ian, it is a Rufous Hummingbird

 

H

henry

Henry

• Mar 22, 2003

• #4

Thank You both, it's the sharp contrast of colors near the head that confuses me. Brand new to birding and truly appreciate your help.

Thanks again,

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Mar 23, 2003

• #5

That's a beautiful hummer Henry. We have a couple of wayward rufous hummers here in Myrtle Beach but darned if I have laid eyes on them. I am constantly on the lookout.

 

H

henry

Henry

• Mar 23, 2003

• #6

Here's the mate me thinkst.....

As a newby I think I figured something out...take the picture first then later with the pic try to ID the bird...lol

 

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