A "Punk" Hummer (1 Viewer)

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Old Jim

Active member

• Nov 20, 2006

• #1

Let me introduce you to "Scruffy". He is my local bully. He has been with me for more than a year now. Just curious why his head feathers are so ruffled. Anyone know why? I think he is just a young male trying to keep up with the rest of the Punkers.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

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• Nov 20, 2006

• #2

This is a beautiful shot Old Jim.

I've seen this in many birds when they are put on alert.

 

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Old Jim

Active member

• Nov 20, 2006

• #3

Thanks KC for your comment. Scruffy must be on alert all the time. I have never seen his head feathers down except when he is flying. When I am outside taking pictures of my other birds he will sit in the bushes next to me for hours on end always with the feathers up. At least I can keep track of him that way.

 

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Allen S. Moore

Well-known member

• Nov 21, 2006

• #4

What species, please?

 

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Old Jim

Active member

• Nov 22, 2006

• #5

I'm sure this is an Costa Humming bird. It's gordet (?) is more prevalent than the Annas. Sometimes its hard for me to tell.