Date: 6/25/25 6:51 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Hummer
I guess I should have mentioned reasons for the Broad-tailed ID

Tailrectrices (feathers)

rufous color on R3-R5 equals BT.
Rufous has rufous color on 4 feathers R2-R5.
R1-2 are rounded like BT.
Rufous R1-2 are pointed

No rufous color on face or rump

A Rufous hummingbird should have rufous colored feathers in these areas

The folded tail appeared broad not pointed


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