FreeLists / tn-bird / [tn-bird] Re: More Hummers

[RubyThroat@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 10/1/02 11:41:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
bwilbur@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> 
> 
> Question:  How does one clearly differentiate the immature rufous from an 
> immature ruby-throat??  I have an immature that is much more aggressive 
> that any others, appears to be a bit "chunkier."  Hmmm??
> 
> Currently I have 6-8 hummers and my sister here in Clarksville has 12 or 
> more.  They're really tanking up today!!
> 
> Barbara Wilbur
> Clarksville, TN

Barbara
Look for rufous color in the tail feathers.  If it has it, it could be 
Rufous, Allen's or Broad-tailed.  If it does not have it, you can almost 
certainly bet the farm it is a fat Ruby-throated.  The vocalizations are 
TOTALLY different.  This should stand out like a sore thumb if the subject 
bird is vocalizing.  They often can be silent, even when confronted by a 
horde of Ruby-throated.

Bless all.

Bob Sargent
Trussville, Alabama


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