Date: 11/8/26 4:36 am From: Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Monroe Hummingbird
Hi Cecilia,
Any hummingbird in CT this late in the year is possibly one of the rare western species, though Ruby-throated has lingered late in recent years as well.
The video seems to show a hummer with some color on the throat and on the tail, suggesting perhaps a Rufous. Unfortunately the quality of the video does not allow for a positive identification, in my opinion.
It would be great if someone could obtain sharper images or video.
Frank Mantlik
Stratford
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> On Nov 7, 2026, at 10:53 PM, Cecilia via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> My friend in Monroe recorded this hummingbird on her camera Friday and
> Saturday. Not very clear but can someone give a positive ID? Could it be
> a rufous? Or ruby? Or ?
> Thanks in advance!
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/189153440@N08/shares/50YwWqH0BB >
> Sincerely,
> Cecilia Duffy
> North Haven
>
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