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Calliope and rufus hummingbirds??

Last post 07-23-2008, 5:01 PM by mousebird. 5 replies.


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07-23-2008, 12:30 PM 53422

raptrlvr
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Calliope and rufus hummingbirds??

I think this is a calliope and a rufus hummingbird at one of my feeders.

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07-23-2008, 12:33 PM 53424 in reply to 53422

Raptor
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Re: Calliope and rufus hummingbirds??

This is a Calliope. The other hummingbird is not visible.

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07-23-2008, 12:49 PM 53428 in reply to 53422

snowyowl
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Re: Calliope and rufus hummingbirds??

The one on the left is a male Calliope. The one on the right could be either Rufous or Allen's as they are virtually identical. If you're in California or southern Oregon it's likely Allen's; if you are further north it's likely Rufous. Where are you?

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07-23-2008, 1:23 PM 53431 in reply to 53428

raptrlvr
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Re: Calliope and rufus hummingbirds??

I am in southwestern New Mexico

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07-23-2008, 1:31 PM 53432 in reply to 53431

snowyowl
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Re: Calliope and rufus hummingbirds??

Rufous then, apparently already migrating southward as you are in its migration path but nowhere near it's nesting range (or in Allen's either for that matter). Interesting; I didn't know they did that this early.

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07-23-2008, 5:01 PM 53450 in reply to 53432

mousebird
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Re: Calliope and rufus hummingbirds??

I agree rufous and calliope. If only this were MY hummer feeder!

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