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Male Allen's in Tallahassee


The fourth Allen's hummingbird seen in Tallahassee, and the first male, was banded by Fred Bassett on February 22, 2006.
The Allen's is nearly identical to the more common Rufous, but it has a green back. This bird has completed his molt and is in full breeding plumage.

Below is a link to a map showing where Allen's are normall found and gives an indication of why this is such a special bird

Allen's Map



He is likely on his way back to the west coast but just couldn't resist staying a while in this wonderful yard.

Note: The bird was last seen Friday, February 24th, after spending a week here.
It spent all day Thursday feeding every 10 minutes so it must have been stocking up its fat
reserves for the long trip west - Good Luck and come back next winter.
Thursday - getting ready for California
Thursday - getting ready for California		 Thursday - getting ready for California
Thursday - getting ready for California		 Thursday - getting ready for California
Thursday - getting ready for California		 Thursday - getting ready for California
Thursday - getting ready for California
Thursday - getting ready for California
Thursday - getting ready for California		 Thursday - getting ready for California
Thursday - getting ready for California		 Full gorget in pristine condition
Full gorget in pristine condition		 Full gorget in pristine condition
Full gorget in pristine condition
Full gorget in pristine condition
Full gorget in pristine condition		 A little drink - no extra charge
A little drink - no extra charge		 The bird readily drinks sugar water
The bird readily drinks sugar water		 Fred lets Jody feel the hummer's heartbeat
Fred lets Jody feel the hummer's heartbeat
Translucent gorget feathers change with light
Translucent gorget feathers change with light		 Translucent gorget feathers change with light
Translucent gorget feathers change with light		 Translucent gorget feathers change with light
Translucent gorget feathers change with light		 Translucent gorget feathers change with light
Translucent gorget feathers change with light
Fred Bassett prepares to take more photos
Fred Bassett prepares to take more photos		 Green back a sure sign this is an Allen's
Green back a sure sign this is an Allen's		 Green back a sure sign this is an Allen's
Green back a sure sign this is an Allen's		 Underside of the bird
Underside of the bird
Wing feathers are all brand new, ready for its 3,000 mile journey
Wing feathers are all brand new, ready for its 3,000 mile journey		 Tail feathers
Tail feathers		 Tail feathers
Tail feathers		 Bottom view of tail feathers
Bottom view of tail feathers
Bottom view of tail feathers
Bottom view of tail feathers		 Another drink after banding and photos
Another drink after banding and photos		 Fred shows Jody how to hold a hummer
Fred shows Jody how to hold a hummer		 Hummer mom Jody
Hummer mom Jody
Hummer mom Claudia
Hummer mom Claudia		 Fred places bird in Jody's hand for release
Fred places bird in Jody's hand for release		 Now stay there
Now stay there		 The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave		 The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave		 The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave		 The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave		 The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave		 The bird is in no hurry to leave
The bird is in no hurry to leave

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maureen 08-Oct-2011 06:33
i think we have a male and female out in bayou george.
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