Ruby-throated Hummingbird resting in the lilac trees between feedings. © SB |
At first, I thought the Ruby-throated Hummingbird we saw throughout the day yesterday and the one that's been busy here today was a female, because its throat is quite pale. On a closer view, though, there are a fair number of dark speckles on her/his throat, which makes it more likely that this is an immature male...
Unless, of course, there are two birds taking turns in our yard? But I think it's just that with feather colours, so much depends on the light.
This Ruby-throated Hummingbird has me trained - I see it, I fill the feeder. © SB |
I think this is the same bird - it's possible it's not, as this was taken yesterday, and the ones above were taken today. The light was different, which affects colour. © SB |
A front view, yesterday's Ruby-throated Hummingbird, resting. © SB |
Another look at the feathers of today's Ruby-throated Hummingbird. © SB |
What is this? An immature male Ruby-throated Hummingbird - Colibri à gorge rubis
Location: Backyard, Regina, Saskatchewan
Photo date: September 8, 2016.
Location: Backyard, Regina, Saskatchewan
Photo date: September 8, 2016.
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