Tallahassee's Second Buff-bellied Hummingbird Returns!
On November 15th, 2006 Fred Bassett with the Hummer/Bird Study Group recaptured this male Buff Bellied hummingbird. It was originally banded on December 13th, 2005.
Shot of the gorget
Gorget
Note the red, decurved bill
Note the buff belly
Green back and rufous tail
Gorget
Underside
Mom Claudia watches
Good view of decurved bill
Fred gives the bird a drink
Hummer Mom Claudia
Fred places bird in Claudia's hand
Bird is content to stay
Bird is out of here!
Fred Bassett holds the bird for Jody to see
A shot of the gorget and red bill
Fred gives the hummer its "breakfast"
More food during banding
Fred takes the bird's wing measurement
Measuring the bill
Hummer mom Claudia
Hummer mom Claudia
Fred places the bird in Claudia's hand for release