Probable Rufous Hummingbird / Colibri roux (imm. male), Shippagan, N.B.

Discovered by Fernand Duguay, 2 or 3 Oct. 2005; ID by Valmond Degrâce, 5 Oct. Other photos at http://community.webshots.com/user/snobunting and at http://www.bibliobc.ca/colibri1.htm

Underparts (Photo: Margaret G. Doyle, 6 Oct 2005) Rufous rump and feathering on nape; oblique view of r2 (Photo: Margaret Doyle). Another view of upperparts (Photo: Hank Scarth, 7? Oct 2005) Side portrait (Photo: Alain Clavette, 10 Oct 2005) Underparts (Photo: Peter Wilshaw, 7 Oct 2005) Tail feathers a bit spread. (Margaret Doyle, 6 Oct 2005) From below with tail spread (Photo: Jim. Wilson, 7 Oct 2005) Same photo, closer view showing slight emargination on feather r2. (Jim Wilson) Landing, tail spread; pale-edged "feather" is undertail coverts (A. Clavette) wing raised (Photo: Robert Doiron, 12 Oct 2005) Rear view (Photo: Audard Godin, 16 Oct 2005) Dorsal view of spread tail (Photo: Audard Godin, 16 Oct 2005) Underside of folded tail (From video by Frank Branch, 6Oct2005)