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Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

Description:

Migrating through California in the spring from the south to breeding areas More than Anna's these species are bullies about their territory over a patch of flowers. This one would chase off Anna's and Alllen's in the same area. Similar to Allen's and with minor differences. One being the size and shape of R2 feathers. Also Rufous in breeding season has a rufous back. Also temperment.

Habitat:

Near a lake and city landscaped flowers.

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2 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 7 years ago

Thank you Hema

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 7 years ago

lovely!!

Jellis
Spotted by
Jellis

SF, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 16, 2017
Submitted on Apr 20, 2017

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