Contributor
Marky Mutchler Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Liberty Missouri
Clay, Missouri, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
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Media notes
Gorget color is clearly red. Thoughts on the gorget pattern- it's possible this is how young males' gorgets come in on the wintering grounds, but we don't get to observe this in the summer/breeding ranges.
Observation details
Confirmed Ruby-throated Hummingbird. This bird has been continuing since November 8th. From multiple viewings, it has been concluded as a Ruby-throated based on the inner primaries being thin and slightly hooked, while the open tail shots show a perfectly normal tail pattern and color for a young male Ruby-throated. Gorget color is also a nice red color as well. Included are several documentation shots-
Technical information
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