I'm pretty sure that red is just the reflection of the red nectar feeder on
the bird's iridescent breast feathers. Can't see any reason it's not a
normal male Ruby-throat.
On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 5:04 PM, Warblerick <ricksussman1955...>wrote:
> On Sunday, April 21, 2013 2:47:41 PM UTC-4, Gabi Hauser wrote:
> > This afternoon we saw at our hummingbird feeder several times a male
> hummingbird with green cap and back, bright red throat and red chest and
> belly . Could be a green-backed rufous or maybe Allen's (??. Would be
> grateful for help with identification.
> >
> > Pretty good pictures can be seen at:
> > https://picasaweb.google.com/103146292769149700340/RufousHummer
> >
> > Gabi Hauser
> > Rockville
>
> Interesting photos. But for the reddish belly color it looks just like a
> male Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Some photos from above and the top of the
> tail would be helpful. Dunno what to make of it...
>
> Rick Sussman
> Woodbine,MD
>
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