REPORT FORM
1. English and Scientific names: Gray Kingbird (Tyrannus dominicensis) |
2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): |
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA: Jefferson Parish |
Specific Locality: __ Grand Isle; Corner of Birch Lane and
Orleans Avenue ___ |
4. Date(s) when observed: |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: |
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6. Reporting observer and address: |
KU Natural History Museum Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045-7593 |
7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): |
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11. Distance to bird(s): |
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12. Duration of observation: |
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13. Habitat: |
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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): |
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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): |
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16. Voice: |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): |
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19. Previous experience with this species: |
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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: |
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b. after observation: |
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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. |
22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: |
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23. Signature of reporter: __Jacob C. Cooper___Date:__5 December 2013_Time:_2:31
PM_ |
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