ML543886011

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

I originally had this bird listed as Rufous/Allens, but was going through ebird recently and saw that this continuing birdl was reported by other birders on the same day with photos that must've supplied the evidence needed to confirm the individual as a Rufous, rather than the "/". It's not a distinction that I have any experience with, but I figured I would adjust my list to reflect the birds presence. I'll be happy to adjust the list again if needed. Here's what my Rufous/Allens comments said originally: "Photos to be added. I like what I see in Christian and Conway's photos for it being a Rufous, but I'll wait to change my list until their picture of the spread tail is reviewed. I don't have the experience/knowledge on differentiating these species to defend choosing Rufous. The gestalt was very Rufous-y, but I know gestalt can't substitute documentation. Immature male hummingbird with orangey-red forget feathers, rusty orange wash on tail, nape, flanks, and chest, and a lobe-shaped tail. The bird had a green back and crown, but a rusty nape. I believe rusty nape points to Rufous? I'd be interested to learn more. Unfortunately during my hour viewing the bird was present for all of 7 seconds and I never secured a photograph of the spread tail. I like the look of R2 on the Hawns photo though. Bird has been present for 4 weeks so it should be realistic for someone to get tail shots."

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS Rebel T7

Lens

150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015

ISO

1250

Focal length

600 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/6.3

Shutter speed

1/2000 sec

Dimensions

1920 pixels x 1280 pixels

Original file size

898.93 KB