Details for Record 996119

Species: Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) (Species ID: 1148) - View Species | Quad Details

Date: 12/24/2008

Quad: Prince Frederick (38076_E5)

County: Calvert

Records: 7 total records, 5 for Calvert Co., 5 for Prince Frederick Quad

Observer: Bill Hubick

Source:
iNaturalist observation #39305118

Specimen: No

Publication: No

Processed by: Bill Hubick

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Allen's Hummingbird in Calvert Co., Maryland (12/24/2008). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Maryland's first record of Allen's Hummingbird, Calvert Co., Maryland (12/24/2008). This immature female's measurements fell clearly within Allen's range. Note the older green back feathers being replaced by fresh green back feathers, as well as the rufous upper tail coverts. The advanced state of primary molt also support Allen's, which breed and molt earlier than Rufous. The outermost tail feather (R5) was removed from the bird's right side for DNA testing. Accepted as MD/DCRC #2008-166. Photo by Bill Hubick.