Rufous Hummingbird?
开云体育This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.? Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet! And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated! Di and Morris Pocket Area |
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I can't offer an informed opinion on specific ID, but am purely charmed by this little guy's enjoyment of your fountain, Di and Morris. If that's the same fellow at the feeder that is at the fountain, he goes more aptly by the name "Chameleon," not "Rufous," and every angle of light, as well as degree of wetness or dryness, is flattering to him! May he remain a frequent visitor.
On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:12 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:
This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.? Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet! And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated! Di and Morris Pocket Area |
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Good Morning, Di,
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Although I've never seen a hummingbird like that, it's quite an attractive one and once again, kudos to Morris on his outstanding photographic abilities!
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Ray
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It probably is a Rufous, altho the wet face does turn what should be red face & throat feathers rather black. LOL. How adorable a picture! But he has the rufous back and sides & no other hummer around this area does. Bess L. Hadley On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:14 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote: This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise. And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.? Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet! And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated! Di and Morris Pocket Area |
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This picture is of an Allen's hummer, from the Cornell All About Birds website. According to that site, Allen's hummers migrate through the central valley, so they could definitely be here now.
I think we need an expert to weigh in -- Cliff?
Judith
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It probably is a Rufous, altho the wet face does turn what should be red face & throat feathers rather black. LOL. How adorable a picture! But he has the rufous back and sides & no other hummer around this area does.
Bess L. Hadley On Monday, March 29, 2021, 11:51:14 AM PDT, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:
This little fellow has been hanging around the last couple mornings. In the first two photos, he?was taking a bath in our fountain just before sunrise.
And?in the third photo, taken?the following morning, he?was having breakfast just after sunrise.?
Do you all agree that these three photos are indeed of the same bird? If so, this is another great example of how different a bird can look in varying light conditions and also when he is wet!
And are we right that it’s a Rufous hummingbird and not an Allen’s? We see plenty of hummingbirds in our yard every day- at the fountain, on our flowering plants, and also on the three feeders we have in various locations- but we had never before
seen the likes of this little fellow so any input would be appreciated!
Di and Morris Pocket Area |
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This is a Rufous Hummingbird. Many Rufous males have at least some green feathers on the back. Allen's would have a much more extensive green back and we'd need a great look at the tail feathers to confirm because Allen's Hummingbirds are exceedingly rare in the Central Valley.? Cliff Hawley Sacramento, CA On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM Judith Poxon <jlpoxon@...> wrote:
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Clifford Hawley Sacramento, CA (916)300-2495 "For, what are the voices of birds... But words, our words, Only so much more sweet?"?? Robert Browning |
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Thanks, Cliff. I've actually never seen a rufous hummingbird either, but I hear they're around.
Judith
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Clifford Hawley <yellowhammerCA@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7:27 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [sacramento-birds] Rufous Hummingbird? ?
This is a Rufous Hummingbird. Many Rufous males have at least some green feathers on the back. Allen's would have a much more extensive green back and we'd need a great look at the tail feathers
to confirm because Allen's Hummingbirds are exceedingly rare in the Central Valley.?
Cliff Hawley
Sacramento, CA
On Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM Judith Poxon <jlpoxon@...> wrote:
Clifford Hawley
Sacramento, CA (916)300-2495 "For, what are the voices of birds... But words, our words, Only so much more sweet?"?? Robert Browning |
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