[TN-Bird] Re: unusual hummingbird
- From: Chris Sloan <csloan1973@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: TN-Bird Listserv <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:52:30 -0500
This is a result of the birds getting dusted with pollen.
Chris Sloan
Nashville, TN
http://www.chrissloanphotography.com
On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 2:34 PM, David Patterson <dpatterson9328@xxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> August 12, 2012
>
> There were at least 2, probably 3 or more, unusual hummers in the yard
> today. They had mostly yellow backs, no rufous, but otherwise resembled
> immature Rufous Hummingbirds better than any other US species. The yellow
> was not as bright as male Goldfinch, but distinctly yellow, with some
> darker spots that could have been green or black. At least some had white
> half-circle eye rings behind the eyes. The tails appeared to have white
> tips on the outer 2-3 feathers. Breasts and bellies dull white.
>
> They were feeding and perching mostly in a large pear tree, came near the
> hummingbird feeder but did not feed. They frequently scratched necks and
> other front areas vigorously, like a dog; I had no idea hummers had legs
> long enough for that. They tended to chase away the female and/or immature
> Ruby Throats in the area. They appeared slightly larger than the Rubys.
> The time was about 8:15 to 9:30 or later.
>
> Does anyone know of yellow-backed hummers?
>
> David Patterson
> Houston Lane
> Ooltewah, Chattanooga area,
> Hamilton County
>
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