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Gorgeous gorget 16Oct2014
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In flight 18Oct2014 1
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Tail spread with diagnostic R2 indicating female Rufous, most typically AHY. 18Oct2014 2
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Flight shot showing the diagnostic R2 for female Rufous
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Tail spread showing R2 notch and pattern most typical of AHY (adult) females
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Rufous Hummingbird, AHY female, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co, WI 19Oct2014
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Perched in her favorite tree, the Washington Hawthorn
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Perched in the Washington Hawthorn
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Banding the AHY Female RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD
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Close up showing a few pin feathers indicating molt
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A smooth bill free of corrugations indicates an adult bird
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AHY female RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD in the hand
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Tail spread showing R2 notch and pattern most typical of AHY (adult) females
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Rufous Hummingbird, AHY female, banding, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co, WI 19Oct2014 composite