On Sunday, April 21, 2013 5:06:29 PM UTC-4, Frank Fogarty wrote: > 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. > > > Ahh, that could be. I've never seen that with my feeders (though I mostly use the Perky Pet 4 fountains which wouldn't allow reflection in photos.) Good call.
Rick Sussman Woodbine,MD > > > > On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 5:04 PM, Warblerick <ricksus......> 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group 'Maryland & DC Birding'. > > To view group guidelines or change email preferences, visit this group on the web at http://www.mdbirding.com > > Posts can be sent to the group by sending an email to <mdbi......>
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