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Identify this hummingbird?

9 years ago

Hi,

I snapped a few photos of a hummingbird on our zinnias yesterday. I'm trying to identify the species. Since we're in Tennessee, I was guessing it is a female of either the Stellula calliope, Archilochus alexandri, or Calypte anna variety. But, I'm probably completely wrong. Does any one have an educated guess? The photostream is linked below.

Thanks,
Tony

Here is a link that might be useful: Unidentified hummingbird

Comments (2)

ctnchpr
9 years ago
You have a juvenile male Ruby-throated.
tonybierman
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks, ctnchpr. Glad I asked, my guesses were way off!
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