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Long necked Hummingbird??

Last post 09-06-2008, 2:11 PM by valleygirl. 4 replies.


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09-05-2008, 9:07 PM 58290

Bird Brain
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Sacramento, CA
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Long necked Hummingbird??

Attachment: Still more Hummingbirds!!! 9-05-08 012_edited.jpg

Seems this Hummer is trying to look like a Crane!! I need help with ID on this one. Taken today in Sacramento.

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09-05-2008, 9:08 PM 58291 in reply to 58290

Bird Brain
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Re: Long necked Hummingbird??

Attachment: Still more Hummingbirds!!! 9-05-08 019_edited.jpg

Another photo of it.

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09-06-2008, 5:48 AM 58310 in reply to 58291

mousebird
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Re: Long necked Hummingbird??

Almost looks like the bird has some kind of tumor on its neck!

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09-06-2008, 7:46 AM 58318 in reply to 58310

Joe Morlan
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Pacifica, CA
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Re: Long necked Hummingbird??

I agree with mousebird's diagnosis. That's not a normal bird and appears to have an abnormal growth or tumor.

Species looks to me like a female Black-chinned because of the all white throat and nearly white underparts and long bill. Juv. Anna's would be the other candidate to consider.

Joseph Morlan
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09-06-2008, 2:11 PM 58336 in reply to 58290

valleygirl
Joined on 12-31-2007
Southeast Arkansas
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Re: Long necked Hummingbird??

Poor little birdy! :((

I hope it survives

Matthew 6:26
James 1:2-5

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