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English and Scientific names: |
Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin)
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Number of individuals: |
One, hatch year male, molting into adult plumage |
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Locality: LOUISIANA: |
Louisiana: Lafourche Parish |
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Specific Locality: |
206 Pamela Place Waverly Oaks Subdivision |
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Date(s) when observed: |
FO on 11/21/05, but identified only as a selasphorus hummingbird at that time. Hummer was banded and identified as an Allen's on 12/02/05 by Nancy Newfield. Still present today, 1/05/06. |
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Time(s) of day when
observed: |
Feeds off an on
throughout the day. |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Beth Maniscalco Thibodaux, LA 70301 |
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Other observers accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Nancy Newfield |
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Other
observers who independently identified the bird(s): |
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Light
conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount
of light): |
I have observed the
bird in all light conditions. |
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Optical equipment: |
Eagle Optics Rangers,
Platinum Class 8 x 42, excellent condition |
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Distance to
bird(s): |
I have observed the
bird through the window, seated approximately 10 feet from the feeder he
uses, with binoculars. |
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Duration of
observation: |
Regularly observed in the
a.m. feeding for approximately 5 to 10 seconds with approx. 5 minute
intervals between feedings. |
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Habitat: |
Perches during the
daylight hours in a large Turk's Cap approximately 10 feet from the feeder
location that he uses. |
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Behavior of bird: |
Behavior of bird: = The Allen's Hummingbird defends a feeder location and is usually observed defending this feeder from other hummers and orange-crowned warblers. It was not identified on the basis of behavior. |
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Description: |
It is now becoming apparent that this is an Allen's Hummingbird as its molt is progressing and green feathers are appearing on the crown and back. At the time it was banded, only a bird bander would have been able to tell that it was an Allen's since it was overall dull brown in color. |
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Voice: |
Typical selasphorus chatter and buzz call; zzzzzzzzeeett, zzzzzzeeett |
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Similar
species: |
Bird initially identified as to genus "Selasphorus" since it appeared to be a Rufous Hummingbird. Rufous was eliminated at banding. |
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Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
Poor digital photo will be attached!!! |
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Previous
experience with this species: |
My husband and I have hosted several Allen's Hummingbirds in our yard over the past five years. |
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Identification aids: |
Bird Bander, Nancy Newfield |
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This description is written from: |
Notes taken at banding and from memory. |
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Are
you positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
Yes. As the bird continues it's molt, it is becoming apparent that it is an Allen's. It could be identified as an Allen's at present without the benefit of banding. |
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Reporter: |
Beth Maniscalco
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Date and time: |
January 5, 2006 |