Hummer ID

[Dave Walz]

As soon as our bottle brush tree started to bloom, we got several of these little guys visiting it. I thought they were Ruby Throats at first, but these birds are smaller and the neck on the male is more orange than red. Could this be a Rufous Humming bird? Everyones in put would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

[David Smith]

If this was shot in your backyard, I would say it was probably a young Ruby-Throated. I say this because everything I have read on Hummingbirds say that the Ruby-Throated is the only Hummingbird that is found East of the Mississippi River. It is possible that a Rufous might have wandered East, but it would be extremely rare..

JMHO

Dave

[Adams Serra]

Hi Dave,
I believe this is a Ruby Throated, i had one in my yard today.

[Adams Serra]

Hi Dave S,
This Rufous made my yard his home since December.
Too bad he went away about two weeks ago.

[Dave Walz]

Thank you to everyone for your help. A very special thanks to Adams for the picture of a Rufous.