This bird was on our neighbor’s porch. We had had a really windy night with broken tree limbs all over the place. She said it was a hummingbird that had fallen out of its nest. It didn’t seem to be able to fly away as I got very close to take this picture. I haven’t seen our neighbor to find out what happened to it.
Well, this is just what my neighbor said. So, I am not 100% sure. I did a bit of Google research. It said juvenile hummingbirds shed the plumage they are born with. It also said when hummingbirds are born, they are black and do not have any hair or feathers. This little one fell from a nest, so it could be very young. I agree with you as I wondered if it really was a hummingbird myself. However, the beak sure looks like a hummingbird. When I see my neighbor, I’ll ask how she knew it was a hummingbird.
Cutest thing ever!!! I’m actually going to learn how to paint a hummingbird on Monday night. Maybe I’ll paint this little sweetheart. (Or something like it). Read about it falling out of its nest, poor thing!!! Bet that was a shock.
I bet your painting will turn out great. I have a hummingbird feeder (from the DT), and we get visitors all the time. They are so beautiful! Good luck with your painting!
It appears to be a nestling ruby-throated hummingbird, probably a female as the male nestlings have more visible throat markings. Nestlings look “scruffy” like this bird and are still developing the latter characteristics. The angle and the light also affects how their color appear. (Cornell lab of ornithology is the source I have relied on for identifying birds).
Thank you, Suz!! You are the best! Cornell lab of ornithology is a great source for these kinds of questions. Thank you for your research. Enjoy your day!
Chambers on the Road 
Any thoughts on the kind of bird? Perhaps a juvenile snipe ((was it near water). I am not a bird expert, just a girl with a phone😊
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This bird was on our neighbor’s porch. We had had a really windy night with broken tree limbs all over the place. She said it was a hummingbird that had fallen out of its nest. It didn’t seem to be able to fly away as I got very close to take this picture. I haven’t seen our neighbor to find out what happened to it.
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Never seen a non irradescent hummingbird
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Well, this is just what my neighbor said. So, I am not 100% sure. I did a bit of Google research. It said juvenile hummingbirds shed the plumage they are born with. It also said when hummingbirds are born, they are black and do not have any hair or feathers. This little one fell from a nest, so it could be very young. I agree with you as I wondered if it really was a hummingbird myself. However, the beak sure looks like a hummingbird. When I see my neighbor, I’ll ask how she knew it was a hummingbird.
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Great
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Here’s pulling for the bird. Have a great day.
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Yes, I am hopeful, too! Hope you have a great day, too!
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Nice post
Thanks
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Thanks!
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Oh
My
Goodness!!!
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Cutest thing ever!!! I’m actually going to learn how to paint a hummingbird on Monday night. Maybe I’ll paint this little sweetheart. (Or something like it). Read about it falling out of its nest, poor thing!!! Bet that was a shock.
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I bet your painting will turn out great. I have a hummingbird feeder (from the DT), and we get visitors all the time. They are so beautiful! Good luck with your painting!
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They are amazing birds. Bet you enjoy their company. They are fun to watch on the feeders. When we see one, we’re like, “Come look!!!!” Such a treat!
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We enjoy seeing them. I see one, tell Dan, but when he turns around to look, it flies off! 🙂
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Same here! Ha ha!
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🙂
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I am hoping it got rescued somehow. It’s been so hot, our neighbors haven’t been out. So, I haven’t seen her for an update.
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Birds are pretty resilient. Maybe it did just fine. I’m pulling for that.
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I hope so!
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Oh, Betty, what a precious photo!
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Thank you! Enjoy your day!
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Beautiful photo, Betty! I hope it survives
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Thanks, Terry! Me, too! I actually used the macro lens on my camera.
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It appears to be a nestling ruby-throated hummingbird, probably a female as the male nestlings have more visible throat markings. Nestlings look “scruffy” like this bird and are still developing the latter characteristics. The angle and the light also affects how their color appear. (Cornell lab of ornithology is the source I have relied on for identifying birds).
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Thank you, Suz!! You are the best! Cornell lab of ornithology is a great source for these kinds of questions. Thank you for your research. Enjoy your day!
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Nice pic. Hope the bird recovers. 🙂
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Thank you. I hope so, too! Have a good day!
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