LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1.English and Scientific names: Bell’s Vireo Vireo bellii . |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 1,
eastern nominate race. Age and sex not
determined. . |
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA: Jefferson Parish: Metairie |
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Specific Locality: Casa Colibrí, 3016 45th Street, 70001. |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 01-25-2011. |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 08:50-08:55. |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Nancy L Newfield, Casa Colibrí, 3016 45th Street, Metairie, LA 70001. |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): none. |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): none. |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): The bird was in dappled shade within a
large Laurus nobilis
on a sunny day. |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Swarovski 10 x 42 EL, excellent condition. |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 15 feet. |
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12. Duration of observation: 5 minutes. |
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13. Habitat: Small suburban garden. |
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14. Behavior of bird / circumstances of observation (flying, feeding, resting; include and stress habits used in identification; relate events surrounding observation): It was close to the corner of the deck where there is a shallow pan with moving water. The bird approached to within a foot of the water, but then it flew to a lower branch of an old Magnolia grandiflora, where it permitted a better view. |
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15. Description (include only what was actually seen, not
what "should" have been seen; include if possible: total
length/relative size compared to other familiar species, body bulk, shape,
proportions, bill, eye, leg, and plumage characteristics. Stress features
that separate it from similar species):
Initially, the bird was mostly sequestered within the dense foliage of
the Laurus nobilis,
giving only brief views of itself. The
dull greenish back coloration was similar to that of an Orange-crowned
Warbler that often uses the water feature.
However, I noted that the bird was flipping its tail and it had dull,
whitish or yellowish wing bars, reminiscent of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, though
it was slightly larger than a kinglet [length approximately 5 inches] and it
was not flipping the wings as kinglets do.
The inner edge of each primary showed pale yellowish. The underparts
were a dull yellow, unlike those of a kinglet. The short, dark bill was distinctly
vireo-shaped. The face showed
indistinct yellow ‘spectacles’ unlike the distinct white ‘goggles’ of the
Ruby-crowned Kinglet. |
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16. Voice: not heard.
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): none. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: I have seen 1
or 2 while birding out west over the years.
However, they were not of the bright yellowish eastern race. My notes indicate that I also saw one at
Venice in late December 1980, but I do not have a specific recollection of
that sighting. |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification):
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America
and The Sibley Guide to Birds. |
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a. at time of observation: I did consult both field guides
mentioned above. |
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b. after observation:
I consulted both field guides again. |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made during the observation (_____notes attached?) _____notes made after the observation _______. I filled out this form from memory, if you will, within a few hours of the observation. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes. |
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23. Signature of reporter: Nancy L Newfield Date:
01-25-2011
Time: 15:00 |
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24. May the LBRC have permission to display this report or
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If yes, may we include your name with the report? Of course. |
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