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English
and Scientific names: |
Cinnamon
Teal (Anas cyanoptera)
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Number
of individuals: |
1 male in alternate plumage |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Cameron |
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Specific
Locality: |
1 mile south of Gibbstown Bridge on Highway 27
by roadside in flock of Blue-winged Teal |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
February 20, 2010 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
4:30 Pm |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Dr. Frank C. Rohwer |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Several students on waterfowl field trip |
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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): |
Bird on east side of road. Light perfect |
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Optical
equipment: |
Binoculars |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
150 meters |
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Duration
of observation: |
5 minutes |
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Habitat:
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Open freshwater marsh |
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Behavior
of bird: |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
Lots in California and Washington State |
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aids: |
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identification? If not, explain: |
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