LOUISIANA
BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific
names: Chihuahuan Raven – Corvus cryptoleucus |
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2. Number of individuals,
sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): One |
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3. Locality: Parish: Cameron |
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Specific Locality: Cameron ferry just as the boat was beginning its easterly crossing. |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 14/May/2012 |
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5. Time(s) of day when
observed: 2:00 pm |
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6. Reporting observer and
address: Michael Musumeche, 1621
Southwood Dr., New Iberia, LA 70560 |
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7. Other observers accompanying
reporter who also identified the bird(s): None |
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8. Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s): None |
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9. Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light):
Excellent |
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10. Optical equipment
(type, power, condition): Swa. 10x42 |
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11. Distance to bird(s): ~10 feet |
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12. Duration of observation:
A quick flyby, ~4 seconds |
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13. Habitat: Along the Calcasieu River. |
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14. Behavior of bird /
circumstances of observation (flying, feeding, resting; include and stress
habits used in identification; relate events surrounding observation): Flying parallel to the river (south to
north) immediately in front of my vehicle being mobbed by Barn Swallows. |
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15. Description (include
only what was actually seen, not what "should" have been seen; include
if possible: total length/relative size compared to other familiar species,
body bulk, shape, proportions, bill, eye, leg, and
plumage characteristics. Stress features that separate it from similar
species): It appeared to be about 1/3
larger than an American Crow, had a massive bill and the tail appeared to be
slightly longer than a crow would have.
I could not discern a wedge-shaped tail since the bird flew parallel
to the water and its tail was not flared. |
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16. Voice: None noted |
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17. Similar species
(include how they were eliminated by your observation): Crow sp., would be smaller in overall size, less massive bill and
somewhat shorter tail. |
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18. Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): None |
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19. Previous experience
with this species: Much in south
Texas. |
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20. Identification aids:
(list books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification): None |
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a. at time of observation: NG Birds of NA |
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b. after observation: None |
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21. This description is
written from: _____ notes made during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes made after the observation (date:_____); X memory. |
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22. Are you positive of
your identification if not, explain: Yes |
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23. Date:18/May/2012 Time:7:15 pm |
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