A form of courtship?

["Paul T." <>]

At 06:01 PM 11/09/2011, you wrote:
> Hello Margaret,
>  
> There is a significant difference in the
> colours of these two birds in how brown the breast is and maybe the blue
> in the throat. I was not aware of any gender difference. None of the
> field guides nor HANZAB mention these things as gender difference.
> Probably an individual variation (which HANZAB mentions) but for the
> record, from your photo, please tell us - if you know- which was male,
> which was female? 
>  
> Philip

Philip,

I'm guessing that Margaret is likely to know which was the male, given
the fact she saw them copulating. <grin>

Sorry, couldn't resist. LOL

Beautiful pic, Margaret.

Cheers.

Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9

Growing an eclectic collection of plants from all over the world including Aroids, Crocus, Cyclamen, Erythroniums, Fritillarias, Galanthus, Irises, Trilliums (to name but a few) and just about anything else that doesn't move!!