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English
and Scientific names: |
Cave Swallow, Petrocheilidon fulva
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Number
of individuals: |
Two, Adults |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Cameron |
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Specific
Locality: |
Cameron Jetty Park adjacent to Ship Channel |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
4 January 2010 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
Approximately 3 PM CST |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Jay V. Huner |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
None |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
None. Bosler brothers reported Cave Swallows in northern
Cameron Parish on 5 January 2010. |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Clear, mid-afternoon. |
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Optical
equipment: |
10 x 40 Zeiss binoculars |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
15-150 feet. |
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Duration
of observation: |
Approximately 20 minutes. |
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Habitat:
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Coastal park adjacent to ship channel and Gulf of Mexico
shore. |
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Behavior
of bird: |
Birds were struggling in very high, gusty north winds.
Temperature was around 40 F. It was very cold. The birds appeared to be
exhausted and were seemingly trying to feed but were landing on gravel at 2-5
minute intervals. Pictures were taken of birds on the ground. |
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Description: |
Orangish-rufous throat and forehead and rufous rump. Tail
was squared off. |
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Voice: |
Birds were silent. |
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Similar species: |
Cliff Swallow might be possible but throat is far darker
and white forehead could be expected in most northern Cliff Swallows. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photographs previously sent |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
I have viewed Cave Swallows several times in Louisiana,
Florida, and Arizona. |
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Identification
aids: |
National Geographic Field Guide and Sibley's Field Guide. |
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This
description is written from: |
Basically made from memory and review of images. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes, as identity confirmed by Dr. Remsen. |
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Date
and time: |
11 January 2010, 10 AM. |