Documentation of
Calliope Hummingbird
2010-189
Observer Information
Reporter:
Marilyn Stone
E-mail:
Other Observers:
n/a; yes
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Calliope Hummingbird
First Date/Time:
7/25/2010
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
2 min
County:
Delta
Specific Location:
N38 50.433
W107 36.451
from Garmin etrex Summit GPS
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Few deciduous trees, sagebrush, grassy field, some blooming flowers in yard. 2 irrigation ditches nearby lined with many willows, some sumac and wild roses
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Alpen 10x binoculars
Distance:
50 Bushnell pro sport range finder
Light:
Early morning sun unobscured by clouds and shining on bird's back and from side
Description of the Bird
Small hummingbird with green back, white belly, and bright red feathers around throat. Feathers on throat did not create a solid color but reminded me of the flames painted on some muscle cars.
Behaviors: Feeding at hummingbird feeder about 7:15 a.m. on 7/25/10. Flew to nearby deciduous tree briefly, then returned to feeder and then flew off.
Call: N/A
Plumage: green back, white belly red throat
Similar Species Discussion
Allen's hummingbird, but red on throat was brighter and not solid, but feathers appeared separately. Only hummingbird pictured that looked like that.
Resources Used
Petersen's Field Guide to Western Birds
Previous Experience
Have lived here 3 summers and have watched hummingbird feeder all 3. Have participated in Feeder Watch
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
7/25/2010 5:40:00 PM