For me, it goes on my (very, very short) hybrid list and is now, in my eyes, more interesting than a pure-blooded Anna's would be. In addition to the added rarity of the sighting (the cited paper only notes one collected in Baja California in 1996 and one collected in Louisiana in 1993, and eBird has now records of the hybrid), the analysis of the bird is fascinating and informative as, other than a white smudge on one feather, it seems that it is structural, not plumage differences that led to the identification. There is much out there to learn about the finer details of identification.
Derek Hudgins
Baltimore, MD
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:46:08 AM UTC-4, Pat Valdata, Elkton wrote:
> I just saw an email from the Delaware birding listserv that the Anna's in Newark has now been identified as a hybrid Anna's x Calliope. This was based on tail shape, color, and primary feather shape, as well as the late molt.
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> Apparently this disqualifies it from being added to one's life list, which is a shame.
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> Pat Valdata
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