LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
This form is intended as a convenience in reporting observations of species on the Louisiana Bird Records Committee (LBRC) Review List. The LBRC recommends the use of this form or a similar format when submitting records for review (to assure that all pertinent information is accounted for). Attach additional pages as necessary. Please print or type. Attach xerox of field notes, drawings, photographs, or tape recordings, if available. Include all photos for more obscurely marked species. When completed, mail to Secretary, Louisiana Bird Records Committee, c/o Museum of Natural Science, 119 Foster Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-3216.
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1. English and Scientific names: Cinnamon Teal (Anas
cyanoptera) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 1 adult male |
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3. Locality: Parish:
Jefferson |
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Locality: East of Exxon on Hwy 3151 (“Light Blue Heron” pond) |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 24 March 2013 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 1:25 – 1:40 pm |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Phillip Wallace 4515 S. Prieur St.
New Orleans, LA 70125 |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): David Muth, Dan Purrington |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Ed Wallace reported a CITE in the area about a week before this
observation. |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Adequate; light behind observers. |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Kowa
22-60x spotting scope |
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11. Distance to bird(s): ~150 m |
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12. Duration of observation: 15 minutes |
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13. Habitat: Freshwater marsh on barrier island |
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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): Resting, often with head tucked on
water with BWTE |
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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): Dabbling duck with cinnamon plumage
obvious; no sign of hybridization, but bird was quite distance away. General
size of adjacent BWTE. |
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16. Voice: None |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): A rather distinctive species, especially with alternate
adult male; no sign of hybridization but distance precludes confidence in
ruling out hybridization. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): Photos by Wallace at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/twki7j91a3flceh/ZikNIdYHsm
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19. Previous experience with this species: I’ve seen many
times in LA and out west. |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): |
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a. at time of observation: None |
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b. after observation: None |
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21. This description is written from: Memory and photos |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: I’m as confident as one can be with a distant view of a male CITE. |
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23. Date: 20 May 20, 2013 Time: 8:30 pm |
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24. May the LBRC have permission to display this report or
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If yes, may we include your name with the report? Yes |
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