. The birds of Washington : a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . CAI^ HUMMKRS MALE ASrn KENfALE. S/0 UFE HIZK )M A W \TVR-<-t,H MV III. r,,^^.^. THE CALLIOPE HUMMINGBJRIX 401 No. HUMMINGBIRD. A. (X v. No. 436. Stellula calliope Gould. Synonyms.— Hummkr. Stak Description.—AiUtlt male: LIppcrparts golden-green; tail chiefly dusky,rufous at base, paler on tijjs, slightly double-rounded, its feathers broadening dis-tally and nearly rcjund at tips: sides cif throat and nnder])arts white,
. The birds of Washington : a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . CAI^ HUMMKRS MALE ASrn KENfALE. S/0 UFE HIZK )M A W \TVR-<-t,H MV III. r,,^^.^. THE CALLIOPE HUMMINGBJRIX 401 No. HUMMINGBIRD. A. (X v. No. 436. Stellula calliope Gould. Synonyms.— Hummkr. Stak Description.—AiUtlt male: LIppcrparts golden-green; tail chiefly dusky,rufous at base, paler on tijjs, slightly double-rounded, its feathers broadening dis-tally and nearly rcjund at tips: sides cif throat and nnder])arts white, washedwith greenish and brownish on sides: gorget .somewhat produced laterally, oflengthened acuminate feathers having white bases, rose-purple, or violet, withlilac reflections. Bill straight, black above, yellowish below. Adult female:Coloration of uppcrjiarts. save tail, as in male; central tail-feathers green tip])edwith dusky; remaining rectrices greenish gray mingled with rufous with black, and tipped with white. Vouiuj birds resemble adult femalebut are heavily washed with rufous below and have throat more or less speckedwith dusky. Length of adult male: (); wing
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