English and Scientific names:

Cave Swallow   Petrochelidon fulva

Number of individuals: 

1

Locality: LOUISIANA

Vermilion

Specific Locality:

Near intersection of Gladu and Sham Road.

Date(s) when observed:

30/Aug/10

Time(s) of day when observed:  

9:00 am

Reporting observer and address:

Michael Musumeche

Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s):

None

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):

Overcast

Optical equipment: 

10x42 Swa. binoculars

Distance to bird(s): 

20 feet

Duration of observation:

5 minutes

Habitat: 

Power line over flooded rice field.

Behavior of bird: 

Perched on line with Barn Swallows.

Description:

Buffy rump, throat. Pale ventral area below throat, chestnut fore head.

Voice:

None noted.

Similar species:

Cliff Swallow by having light buff throat.

Photographs or tape recordings obtained?

Yes

Previous experience with this species: 

Much

Identification aids:

None

This description is written from: 

Memory

Are you positive of your identification? If not, explain: 

 

Yes.

Date and time: 

1:35 pm, 30/Aug/10