TexasCobra Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 What species does this one look like to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Isn't this the same bird from before? Still looks like a Rufous/Allen's. Looks like an immature male with this photo now added, based on the gorget feathers coming in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasCobra Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 This is the same bird feeder in my backyard and the pic was taken on the same day as the previous pics. I will not testify that this is the same bird. I am a photographer. I am not a birder. The light was changing from morning shadow and overcast sky to afternoon sun and direct light. This was the last pic I took. The sun was below the horizon. The whatbird community suggested it might be rufous or Allen's or broad tail. I do not propose an identification. I supply the visual evidence collected by my Sony compact and my Canon EOS 70D in hopes that more experienced birders might attempt an identification. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 The trouble with Allen's/Rufous identification is that the females/young males look identical, except for a little notch on one tail feather. You pretty much have to be holding one in your hand to differentiate between the two species. It's one of the toughest identifications in North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I think Allen's based on the fact that it has a little bit of green on it's back. Maybe that's just me though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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