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English and Scientific names: |
Yellow-rumped (Audubon's) Warbler (Dendorica
coronata)
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Number of individuals: |
one female adult not complete breeding plumage
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Locality: |
Cameron
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Specific Locality: |
Holliman's
Sanctuary
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Date(s) when observed: |
4-25-2010
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
about 9 am, seen by others most of
day.
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Reporting observer and address: |
Melvin Weber
Reserve,
La 70084
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Robby Bacon
Paul Conover |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Overcast bright,
bird working branches in blowing Oaks but also on dried leafless
branches |
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Optical equipment: |
8 x 40 Binoculars |
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Distance to bird(s): |
30 feet closest |
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Duration of observation: |
10 minutes
off and on |
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Habitat: |
Large Oaks and mixed others of sanctuary. |
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Behavior of bird: |
This bird seemed to be insect searching along the
branches in typical yellow-rumped style. |
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Description: |
Good yellow-rumped gray
warbler, white wing bars yellow on sides of breast with dark streaking on
sides. A good yellow throat bordered
with a darker line on sides at edge of gray face. Side of face plain gray with broken eye
ring. |
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Voice: |
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Similar species: |
Gray face sides and yellow throat eliminates
Myrtle. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
My photos don't show yellow throat but I am sending
them anyway. I think Paul's show
more. He will also submit report. |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
Seen in Louisiana about 5 times. |
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Identification aids: |
None |
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This description is written from: |
Memory the following day. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
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Date and time: |
4-26-2010, 2PM |