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Albino Ruby Throated Hummingbird?

Post Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:08 pm


Hi all

I've received some great help in the past in regards to bird identifications and hope I can be helped again! Here is my little friend:

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Is this indeed an albino Ruby Throated Hummingbird? These were taken near Parry Sound, Ontario, with two other Ruby's flying around. I understand they are quite rare; too bad I didn't get an in-flight shot.

Thanks for the help!
Cheers
Stu
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osprey
 
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Re: Albino Ruby Throated Hummingbird?

Post Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:35 pm


Nice catch, very unusual.
Albino birds usually have red eyes. Your bird’s eyes look normal so I don’t think he is Albino. This is leucism.


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