kjsmith Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 All, I have a new hummingbird in the garden today for which I am stressing over the identification. May or may not be Rufous female, Broad-tailed, or even possible a Calliope. My notes as follows: Tail extends somewhat beyond wingtips (eliminates Calliope, may eliminate Broad-tailed) slight rufous on base of tail (suggests Broad-tailed) Tail feathers broad (eliminates Allen's) chamois wash on flancs (both) overall green back (suggests Broad-tailed) Photos attached.. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasan Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 This is a Rufous/Allen's type bird. We would need to see, at the very least, a tail spread to eliminate either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 This is a Rufous/Allen's type bird. We would need to see, at the very least, a tail spread to eliminate either one. agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Too much rufous on tail for Calliope; face pattern too strong for Broad-tailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjsmith Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 I wish to thank all who looked at this post, and especially those who replied. This makes this bird the third Rufous to be in the garden today. The other two are much more boldly colored which is why I was stressing over the third. I do not often get winter hummingbirds here in west Houston, but this year has been exceptional. A Rufous has been here for over a month, and have also hosted a Buff-bellied and a Calliope. On a few occasions there have been two or more Rufous. So, a big winter for hummingbirds and a reward for diligently keeping the feeders filled all these winters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 On 1/16/2021 at 3:30 PM, Hasan said: This is a Rufous/Allen's type bird. We would need to see, at the very least, a tail spread to eliminate either one. yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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