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That's the male to the left that is having the trouble swallowing. The open mouth with the tongue "Click on the image for a larger photo..." |
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Essex, MA
July 27, 2010
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That's the male to the left that is having the trouble swallowing. The open mouth with the tongue "Click on the image for a larger photo..." |
I have 8 - 10 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds visiting the
feeders and flowers through the day
with one of the males exhibiting an odd "hard swallowing" motion each
time he visits the feeder.
This can be seen in the brief video below.
I'm assuming this is some type of infection of the
tongue or throat and wondered if there is
anything that could be done, either for the bird or to prevent this from
happening to others?
Another short video showing the behavior.
All photos © Phil Brown 2010
