[obol] Hybrid hummingbird in Hines in early May

[Mike Patterson]

I agree, based more on the shape of the tail feathers than the color,
that is is probably a Black-chinned x Rufous.  But this combination
has, apparently, not been reported in the literature (though Black-chin
has by all accounts crossed with everything else, including Allen's).

Larry McQueen wrote:
> 
> Plumage, proportions, and overlapping ranges would indicate Black-chinned X
> Rufous, the most likely and predictable parentage.  There is little that
> suggests Broad-tailed or any other combo.
> 
> Larry McQueen
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obol-bounces at oregonbirdwatch.org
> [mailto:obol-bounces at oregonbirdwatch.org] On Behalf Of Rich Hoyer
> Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 11:32 AM
> To: OBOL
> Subject: [obol] Hybrid hummingbird in Hines in early May
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Six photos of a hybrid hummingbird that visit the feeders of Patty and
> Wayne Bowers of Hines, Harney County in early May can be found at the
> following link.
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/26570603@N07/sets/72157605481928948/
> 
> The first three photos are by Rick Vetter, the others by the Bowers.
> One parent was obviously Black-chinned Hummingbird, and the rufous in
> the outer tail feathers indicate that the other was a Selasphorus
> species. I did not see the bird, so Patty might be able to answer any
> questions you have. Comments on the ID welcome.
> 
> Good Birding,
> 
> Rich
> ---
> Richard C. Hoyer
> Tucson, AZ
> 
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> http://www.wingsbirds.com
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Mike Patterson               
Astoria, OR                    
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