Dr. Remsen was spot on. I looked at too non-critically before responding.
I have not seen kne in awhile, but the little boogers are one of my
favorites.
On Dec 28, 2015 9:05 AM, "Diane Lafferty" <dlaffert@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Two thought it was immature male Calliope!! I will accept that!! A new
one for my yard.
'He' is back this morning but is not going to the feeders yet.
Diane
Hattiesburg
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Subject: [missbird] Re: This morning hummer
Diane/Missbird: I am pretty sure this is a Calliope (short tail, hints of
rufous in flanks and bases of rectrices, throat pattern, dull green back).
If the movie has any audio in it with call notes, then that should do it -
if you can send me the video, please do. Van Remsen
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Based on facial pattern and tail pattern, I'm thinking that it is an
immature male Calliope. Check tail and facial patterns in Peterson's Field
Guide to Hummingbirds of North America.
Of course, sharper images would make it much easier to be sure, but I think
you have a great head start!
Ken
Ken Hackman
Zoological Field Studies Coordinator
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