Broad-tailed Hummingbird - Bob Fogg
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Date

Location

stakeout Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 1026 Batts Lane (Dec 2011–Mar 2012)
Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 38.9596171, -74.9305218
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

The bird was first identified today by Michael O'Brien. I headed down there to have a look at the bird and took some photos. The bird had a noticeable green 'vest' and the white around the eye made it appear to have an eyering in the field - something that is not apparent in photos. The bird was calling frequently when it was moving around, and quieted once perched. There are dark smudges on the undertail coverts, and the tail is all dark viewed from below. The outer two primaries are retained, and it appears as if one tail feather is still growing.

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