Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2013-88
| Common name: |
Ruby-throated Hummingbird |
| Scientific name: | Archilochus colubris |
| Date: | 09/12/2013 |
| Time: | |
| Length of time observed: | |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | hy |
| Sex: | male |
| Location: | Diamond Valley residence |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | 19 |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | in hand |
| Optical equipment: | |
| Weather: | |
| Light Conditions: | |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Description and photos from Ned Batchelder: 'Notice the P-6, the emerald green back and of course the red gorget feather.' (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | feeding station at residence; desert transition area in foothills of Pine Valley Mountain |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Distinguished from Black-chinned Hummingbird by shape of P10 and P6. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
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| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Rick Fridell |
| Observer's address: | Hurricane, UT |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Hummingbird banded by Ned Batchelder |
| Date prepared: | 12-05-2013 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional_Comments: |