Ruby-throated Hummingbird - Jason Wilder
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Contributor

Date

Location

Wilder Home
Coconino, Arizona, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 35.2247802, -111.6050434
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

First noticed as a male hummingbird that came to feeder on silent wings. The bird has a ruby-red gorget, clearly a different color than Broad-tailed of Black-chinned, with a thin black stripe on the chin and black mask. Tail has no hint of rufous near its base and is deeply notched. Tail is held quite stiffly while feeding.

Technical information

Model
NIKON D3100
ISO
1000
Focal length
300 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire, auto
f-stop
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/500 sec
Dimensions
1683 pixels x 1300 pixels
Original file size
1.69 MB