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Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

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Field Notes

Notes:

The Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) and the Allen's Hummingbird / (Selasphorus sasin) are so similar in resemblance that they are extremely difficult to differentiate from one another. Thus the ID of this Humming bird is Unidentified.

Species ID Suggestions

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus
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Comments (13)
luvnature
This from http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous_Hummingbird/id : Male Allen's Hummingbirds have a green back and rump. Rarely, male Rufous Hummingbirds show a green back, so look closely. If you see any completely rufous feathers (not just rufous-edged) on the back, it is a Rufous Hummingbird. I clicked above for it to be Rufous but I'm changing my mind to Allen's.
Tavo
Nice hummingbird!
Reza Hashemizadeh
Unfortunately I do not have a shot like that, but thanks for your help as always Liam, !
Liam
Male Rufous and Allen's hummingbirds are very difficult (some say impossible) to identify without a shot of the tail outstretched. Unless you have a shot like that, I'm afraid I can't be of much assistance. Great photos, by the way!

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PublishedMarch 21, 2013

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