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English and Scientific names: |
Cave
Swallow Petrochelidon
fulva
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Number of individuals: |
1 |
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Locality: |
Vermilion |
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Specific Locality: |
Near intersection of Gladu
and Sham Road. |
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Date(s) when observed: |
30/Aug/10 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
9:00 am |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Michael
Musumeche
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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 |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Overcast
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Optical equipment: |
10x42 Swa. binoculars |
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Distance to bird(s): |
20 feet |
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Duration of observation: |
5 minutes |
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Habitat: |
Power line over flooded rice field. |
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Behavior of bird: |
Perched on line with Barn Swallows. |
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Description: |
Buffy rump, throat. Pale ventral area below
throat, chestnut fore head. |
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Voice: |
None noted. |
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Similar species: |
Cliff Swallow by having light buff throat.
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Yes |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
Much |
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Identification aids: |
None |
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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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Date and time: |
1:35
pm, 30/Aug/10 |