LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific names: Black-headed Grosbeak
(Pheucticus melanocephalus) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): one |
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish) _______Jefferson_____________________________________ |
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Specific Locality: backyard of private resident 121 East
Henfer Ave. River
Ridge________________________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: September 20, 2011 and September 23, 2011 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 12:24pm. and Approx. 4:00pm on 20th. Approx. 7:00am on 23rd. |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Craig Mineo 121 East Henfer Ave. River Ridge La. |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Megan Mineo |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Bright sunlight coming from right to
left above 45 degrees. |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): 10x42
Nikon Monarchs, good (Craig) 8x42
Nikon Monarchs, good (Megan)
Photographed with Nikon D60 using 200mm nikkor lens |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 25-30 ft. |
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12. Duration of observation: 3-5 minutes |
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13. Habitat: urban (backyard feeding station) |
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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): feeding on
black-oil sunflower seeds at platform feeder.
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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): Stocky
bird with large bill consistent with Grosbeaks. Peachy-orange wash on breast with dark
wings and bold facial pattern. Upper
mandible contrast with lighter lower mandible. |
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16. Voice: silent |
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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?) photographed
and video by Craig Mineo photos attached. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: none |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification):, |
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a. at time of observation: Kaufman focus guides Birds of North America |
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b. after observation: Shared pictures with Dr. J V Remsen |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made during
the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes
made after the observation (date:_____); ____X_memory. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: yes |
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23. Signature of reporter: Craig
Mineo 10/27/11 |
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