ML468145871
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Observation details
First reported by by Kelly Kirkpatrick. I saw it in the comfrey patch at the back of the gardens. While I was there, Gwen Baluss was banding Rufous Hummingbirds. This hummingbird happened to be captured. Gwen noted that it wasn't a typical immature male Anna's Hummingbird and suggested it could be a hybrid hummingbird, possibly Costa's. For example, the gorget on one side is elongated and has a purple cast. She took some measurements but didn't band the bird. 7/18/22 - Gwen reviewed photos and her measurements taken in hand. We both observed that the undertail coverts were marked, which is characteristic of immature ANHU. I asked about the white line from eye to chest. Gwen says that although it is a Costa trait, many immature ANHU have it too. Measurements taken in hand are within the norms for immature ANHU. So on balance it is probably an immature male ANHU.
Technical information
- Recorder
- Microphone
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- Original file size
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