English and Scientific names: |
Bullock's Oriole, Icterus bullocki
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Number of individuals: |
One bird, a female |
Locality: |
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Specific Locality: |
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Date(s) when observed: |
Jan. 30 - Feb. 12, 2010 |
Time(s) of day when observed: |
Visiting a feeder during the day. |
Reporting observer and address: |
Observer: Roxanne Pique' Mandeville LA
John Sevenair, |
Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
I'm sure that Skip Pique', Roxanne's husband,
also saw the bird. |
Other observers who independently
identified the bird(s) |
None |
Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Aside from the observer's name, the dates, and
the location, this report consists entirely of the photographs. You can judge them as
well as I can. |
Optical equipment: |
Again, see the photographs. |
Distance to bird(s): |
Probably 20 feet or so (approximate) |
Duration of observation: |
The bird visited the feeders for a couple of
weeks. |
Habitat: |
A home in a suburban neighborhood with a golf
course beyond the back fence. |
Behavior of bird: |
Bird came to a feeder and was last seen on the
day of a snowstorm. |
Description: |
See the photographs. |
Voice: |
Not heard |
Similar species: |
The pattern of orange/yellow on the face and
body suggest Bullock's rather than |
Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photographs were obtained by Roxanne Pique'
and are attached. |
Previous experience with
this species: |
None (Roxanne) |
Identification aids: |
I emailed a photo to Steve Cardiff, and he
encouraged me to submit this record. |
This description is written from: |
The record depends entirely on the photos. |
Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Distinguishing Bullock's from |
Reporter: |
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Date and time: |
February
24, 2010 |