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Hummingbird

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Description:

Hummingbird takes a drink from a geranium.

Species ID Suggestions

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

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Comments (2)
Jellis
We usually put these down as Selasphorus sp. Because it is too hard to tell if this is a Rufous or an Allen's unless the back is completely bronze. We get both at this time of year in California. Rufous migrates through California and many Allen's breed here.

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PublishedAugust 27, 2011

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