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English and Scientific names: |
Bell's Vireo (Vireo bellii bellii) |
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Number of individuals: |
1 |
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Locality: LOUISIANA: |
Cameron |
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Specific Locality: |
terminus of Sarasota Ave., Peveto Beach Woods, ca. 3 mi. E of Johnson Bayou |
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Date(s) when observed: |
16 September 2007 |
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Time(s) of day when
observed: |
~12:50 PM CDT |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Devin Bosler Baton Rouge, LA 70808 |
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Other observers accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Justin Bosler |
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Other
observers who independently identified the bird(s): |
Justin Bosler |
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Light
conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount
of light): |
Fair conditions, no
cloud cover, optimal mid-day lighting w/ sun overhead. |
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Optical equipment: |
Zeiss Victory FL 8x42
(excellent condition) |
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Distance to
bird(s): |
ca. 5-10 meters |
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Duration of observation: |
~5 min. |
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Habitat: |
A mature coastal chenier woodlot w/ early successional oak-sugarberry-wild grape thickets on beachfront. |
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Behavior of bird: |
The vireo was actively foraging b/w subcanopy and canopy and made several short flights to and from undergrowth. |
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Description: |
A vireo w/ noticeable yellowish wash on sides and flanks, dull greenish-gray on upperparts, and nondescript pale yellow-white below. Two ill-defined pale wing bars w/ the lower (greater covert) wing bar being more prominent (white). Faint, incomplete whitish spectacles and dark lores. Overall dark bill (aside from fleshy proximal portion of lower mandible), dark irides, and blackish legs. |
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Voice: |
silent |
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Similar
species: |
Not an _Empidonax_ flycatcher based on behavior. Not a kinglet or warbler based on thickness of bill, relatively bold face pattern, overall body coloration, and vireo-like foraging behavior. WEVIs have broad, yellow spectacles and two conspicuous wing bars. No other vireos in our region resemble BEVI. |
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Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
Video (photos) obtained
by Devin Bosler at link below. |
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Previous
experience with this species: |
Minimal experience w/ nominate 'eastern' ssp. from IL and TX. Observed fairly recently on 14 Aug 2007 in Keithsburg, IL. |
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Identification aids: |
National Geographic Complete Birds of N.A. (Alderfer et al.) and Identification Guide to N.A. Birds, 1st Ed. (Pyle). |
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This description is written from: |
Notes taken at time of observation, after observation, and memory. |
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Are
you positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
Yes, very positive. |
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Reporter: |
Devin Bosler
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Date and time: |
21 October 2007 at 8:30 PM CDT |