k-hawinkler Posted May 24, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 24, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Which New Mexico hummingbird is this? Thanks. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Olympus OM-D E-M5 + Adapters + NOVOFLEX SLOW FOCUSING TUBE + Leitz Telyt 560/6.8 from 1981 as shown in http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-r-leica-flex/275594-telyt-r-560-6-8-puzzle.html Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Olympus OM-D E-M5 + Adapters + NOVOFLEX SLOW FOCUSING TUBE + Leitz Telyt 560/6.8 from 1981 as shown in http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-r-leica-flex/275594-telyt-r-560-6-8-puzzle.html ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205297-hummingbird/?do=findComment&comment=2329214'>More sharing options...
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k-hawinkler Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted May 24, 2013 Another view, same bird. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Same camera and lens. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Same camera and lens. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205297-hummingbird/?do=findComment&comment=2329222'>More sharing options...
Jay B Posted May 24, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 24, 2013 Lucifer Hummingbird - Whatbird.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 24, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 24, 2013 Hi KH, it looks like this :Calliphox amethystina ? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Calliphlox_amethystina_%28male%29.jpg Nice "amethyst" color of gemstone ! Thanks for sharing Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 24, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 24, 2013 K-H - Lovely, delightful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted May 24, 2013 Share #6 Posted May 24, 2013 K-H, Stunning close-ups of the Hummingbird with great colors and sharpness. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted May 24, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 24, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) K-H tWonderful! The 2nd image is excellent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted May 24, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 24, 2013 Beautiful bird and shot K-H, I love the iridescent throat. Pound for pound, their testosterone levels are off the scale, me thinks. They are very territorial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 24, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 24, 2013 K-H, Nice images. Larger than life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted May 25, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 25, 2013 Astonishing beauties. I am so grateful to be able to enjoy their beauty in these images, without the usual sense of rush that accompanies live encouters with them. Fantastic images all! Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted May 25, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 25, 2013 Really remarkable to see them so close! I surmise they must be tiny creatures? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted May 25, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 25, 2013 Hello K-H, Nice photos. It's nice to see a hummingbird sitting & not flying. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 26, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 26, 2013 Ruby Throated Hummingbird Scientific name: Archilochus colubris Rank: Species Higher classification: Archilochus Rare here in Central Texas but occasionally seen. Fantastic shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted May 26, 2013 Share #14 Posted May 26, 2013 These are just stunning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted May 28, 2013 Thanks to everybody for the encouraging feedback. So far the following identification suggestions have been made: Post #_3 Lucifer Hummingbird - Whatbird.com Post #_4 Calliphlox amethystina https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Calliphlox_amethystina_%28male%29.jpg Post #13 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology suggested by a local friend. According to Species by State/Province in New Mexico one can find the following hummingbirds: Black-chinned, Black-chinned Hummingbird Broad-tailed, Broad-tailed Hummingbird <=== possible fit Rufous, Rufous Hummingbird Calliope, Calliope Hummingbird Broad-billed, Broad-billed Hummingbird Violet-crowned, Violet-crowned Hummingbird Costa's, Costa's Hummingbird Anna's, Anna's Hummingbird Magnificent, Magnificent Hummingbird Ruby-throated, Ruby-throated Hummingbird <=== not likely to me Blue-throated, Blue-throated Hummingbird White-eared, White-eared Hummingbird Lucifer, Lucifer Hummingbird Cinnamon, Cinnamon Hummingbird - Whatbird.com Berylline, Berylline Hummingbird Allen's, Allen's Hummingbird Plain-capped Starthroat. Plain-capped Starthroat - Whatbird.com To me Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) seems most likely. What do you think? Thanks again. Here is one more shot of that hummingbird. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205297-hummingbird/?do=findComment&comment=2332358'>More sharing options...
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