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English
and Scientific names: |
Burrowing
Owl, Speotyto
cunicularia
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Number
of individuals: |
1 unsexed, unaged (seen from back only) |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Calcasieu Parish |
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Specific
Locality: |
Lionel Derouen Rd., ca. 1/2 mile south of Holmwood |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
9 March 2007 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
1420 |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
James W. Beck |
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Other observers accompanying
reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Robby Bacon |
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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): |
bird perched out in open sunlight...partly cloudy skies with no shade |
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Optical
equipment: |
Swarovski 10x42 ELs |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
ca. 150 feet |
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Duration
of observation: |
ca. 15-20 seconds |
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Habitat:
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agricultural fields grazed by livestock, with hurricane related debris laying around (i.e. tin, destroyed lean-to sheds, farm equipment, etc.) |
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Behavior
of bird: |
bird was initially discovered resting, perched on top of a tin structure. when we approached, it hopped to the ground and ran under the tin, seeking refuge underneath it. |
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Description: |
small brown owl, with small white spots dotting its back side. round head had a slightly flattened appearance to it, with again small white spots on top. yellow eyes were outlined with white ridges above them, and another white border around the chin. legs were very long in proportion to the body. bird was not viewed well from the front. |
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Voice: |
n/a |
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Similar species: |
Short-eared Owl -- size, length of legs, facial pattern |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
videotaped by Beck, video stills to be extrapolated and e-mailed to LSUMNS |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
New Mexico, Arizona (1994, 2001) |
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Identification
aids: |
n/a |
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This
description is written from: |
memory |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
yes |
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Reporter:
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James W. Beck
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Date
and time: |
10 March 2007 1610 |