Red-legged Honeycreeper
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Red-legged Honeycreeper, Boca Chita, Biscayne national Park (Dade), photos. Not Accepted 0-7. Photos clearly show an adult male Red-legged Honeycreeper, thus only ambiguity was origin. Possible dispersal from Cuba considered, where populations may be increasing or Yucatan. Strong winds from southeast present prior to sightings. However, adult dispersal less likely during breeding season, March - July. Species commonly bred in aviculture in Miami area, but no obvious signs of having been in captivity. Decided that given its history in local aviculture, provenance too uncertain.
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