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DATURA12 Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 06, 2009

Does anybody know what kind of bird might have a red orange spot visible only when in flight just above the tail feathers and concealed by the wings? I can only see the spot when its in flight. I was laid up with my back and saw it from the sun room. The bird looks like one of the two I asked for ID previously this week. Could it be a Ruby Crowned Kinglet or a Orance Crowned Warbler?

Thanks,
Peg

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Jan 06, 2009

Ruby-crowned Kinglet has a red spot on the top of its head, only visible occasionally - could that be what you saw?

Resin

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DATURA12 Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 06, 2009

No, this spot was on the rump, hidden by the wing tips.

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altagardener Calgary, AB(Zone 3b) Jan 08, 2009

Perhaps the red rump on a male house finch...

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DATURA12 Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 08, 2009

I will try and get a pic and re-post query.
Thanks

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