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English and Scientific names: |
Cinnamon Teal, Anas
cyanoptera
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Number of individuals: |
One male,
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Locality: |
Cameron
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Specific Locality: |
Lacassine Pool, Lacassine
national Wildlife refuge
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Date(s) when observed: |
12 december, 2010
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
Noon, imaged
at 12:35 pm
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Reporting observer and address: |
Dennis Demcheck
Baton Rouge
LA
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Kay Radlauer
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Ideal lighting.
Bird was often in full sun
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Optical equipment: |
Swarovski EL
8X42
Swarovski
AT80-HD
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Distance to bird(s): |
Extreme range, about 1/2 mile. Cinnamon color noticable
through binoculars, ID confirmed in spotting scope
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Duration of observation: |
1/2 hour
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Habitat: |
Shallow waters
of Lacassine Pool
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Behavior of bird: |
Constant
feeding made the initial ID somewhat difficult. The head finally was up long enough for a
positive ID and photos (attached).
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Description: |
Duck was at
extreme range, but flashes of bright cinnamon were obvious in binoculars.
The bird was
in a mixed flock with Blue-winged Teal, N. Shoveler,
Pintails, and Mallards. Size
differences were apparent, and the bill was more shoveler-like
than the other teal.
Eye color not observed.
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Voice: |
None
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Similar species: |
The extensive cinnamon color set
this bird apart from N. Shoveler. Other ducks in the mixed flock would swmim past for easy comparison.
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photos attached.
Imaged by Dennis Demcheck
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Previous experience with
this species: |
Several
sightings in the lower Rio Grande Valley Texas, at Santa Ana NWR.
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Identification aids: |
National Geographic Field Guide
to the Birds of North America, 3rd ed.
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This description is written from: |
description (12/22/10)
from review of many photographs taken during the observation which include
date/time stamps and discussion with Kay Radlauer.
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Positive because of multiple, prolonged views in
binoculars and spotting scope under ideal lighting conditions. The only doubt is whether this may be a
Blue-winged/Cinnamon hybrid. We
believe it is not. |
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Date and time: |
22
December, 2010, 11 am |