ID Quiz - November 4, 2025

It's a Rufous Hummingbird!

October hummingbirds raise suspicions in PA, since the default species, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, has mostly cleared out of the state, and it's the time of year when rare hummingbird species are most frequently found. For this one, notice the very orangey sides, and the dense central spot in the throat, which helps to point to a female-type Rufous Hummingbird. Technically, this bird isn't identifiable from this photo alone, since you can't rule out the even rarer Allen's Hummingbird, but this bird was confirmed as an adult female Rufous with closer scrutiny and measurements by a licensed bird bander.

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