Friday, June 20, 2014

Allen's or Rufous Hummingbird

7/18/14 This is either an Allen's (Selasphorus sasin) or Rufous (Selasphorus rufus) Hummingbird.

8/27/12 This is either an Allen's (Selasphorus sasin) or Rufous (Selasphorus rufus) Hummingbird.

8/27/12

Their coloration is very similar and their ranges overlap so I'm unable to make a call. They are extremely feisty for their diminutive stature and will chase any and all other hummers away from a feeder. 

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