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Plain-capped Starthroat (Heliomaster constantii), Foothill Rd feeders (AKA Jasper's) Portal, Cochise CountyThis Plain-capped Starthroat was
found by Howard King on 6 July 2014 and photographed by Jeffrey Cohen on 15 August 2014
Rare summer visitor to SE Arizona. Becoming more
regular, annual since 2007. Most records of Plain-capped
Starthroat in Arizona come from the numerous feeding
stations at middle elevations in the southeast region of
the state, and most have occurred from late June through
September. Most birds have been in wing molt possibly
following the rains north to molt. Some reports may be of
the same bird wandering or returning birds. Large size, very large white malar stripe, and large white patch on lower back.
Note the molt limit in the coverts and primaries. 15 August 2014, photo by Jeffrey Cohen All photos are copyrighted© by photographer |
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Submitted on 18 August 2014 |
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