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This lil fellow has visted several times in the last couple of days. Ive never seen one with such vibrant color and he makes the oddest sound. What is he? The only kind I usually get are the little ruby throated.

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Itsjustdeb

OH i forgot.. my bad, I am in southeast texas. This pic was taken at 5 this evening. 3-26

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Itsjustdeb

Interesting bird. I can't find it in my Sibley's book.

I have searched all evening. The closest thing I found was a berylline hummer. But hes not supposed to be anywhere near me.

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Itsjustdeb

That is the Buff-bellied Hummingbird. What a great yard bird!

I agree with Ephily that is a  Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Fantastic picture......send him over my way, love to see that one.

Wow!  What a find.  This little gem is shown in the Special Collection section of my Book of North American Birds and it is listed as Uncommon/Restricted in my Peterson's
I am SO Jealous!

Way to go Deborah!!

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Matthew 6:26

Very good find.  And very good pic!!

 They are a specialty hummer.  You can really only find them in south Texas.  High on any big birders list.

 

BarredOwl:  page 295. 
 

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Good Luck Birding
Josh

Definitely a Buff-bellied Hummingbird, and definitely a great photo, too!!! It looks identical to the picture in my book, which is in the Special Collection section. Very nice, indeed! Way to go, Deborah!!

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We did not inherit Mother Earth from our ancestors...... we have borrowed Her from our descendants.
Chief Seattle (paraphrased)

Wow - what a magnificent looking bird!

Yes, it is a Buff-bellied Hummingbird.

Great picture (and awesome find)!  

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Wow.. thanks for the responses... i have enjoyed this lil guy the last few days.. the sound he mades is so unique, thats usually what lets me know hes headed my way.. that and the LOUD hum he makes.

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Itsjustdeb