LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific names: Gray
Kingbird |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): |
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3. Locality: Parish:
Plaquemines____________________________________________ |
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Specific
Locality: _1) About ½ mile down-river
from Becnel farm/W. Ravenna Rd. on Hwy 23’ 2) At Becnel Farm/W. Ravenna Rd. _____________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 1) Nov. 10, 2013 and 2) Jan. 26, 2014 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 1)
Nov. 10 about 7:30 a.m.; 2) Jan. 26, about 5:30 p.m. |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Dan Purrington, Metairie, LA 70003 |
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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):
1) Nov. 10 excellent, sun
behind observers;2) Jan. 26, difficult, backlighting,
sun low. |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): 10x42
binoculars and 20-60X Kowa scope |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 1) Nov. 10 as close as 50-60 ft. ;2) Jan. 26,
75 yds perched in tree. |
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12. Duration of observation: 1) Nov.
10, up to 20 minutes; 2) Jan. 26, less than 5. |
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13. Habitat: 1) brushy habitat w/scattered large
trees; 2) large trees around Becnel House |
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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): 1)
Initally in top of large tree w/ WEKIs, then low in
nearby brush; with about 8 other flycatchers;
2) perched high in tree, with WEKIs. |
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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): kingbird
with white underparts, gray back and wings, tail slightly forked, no white on
tip, black mask, very heavy bill. |
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16. Voice: did not
vocalize |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): E. Kingbird (not
recorded in winter), white on tip of tail, more contrasty
black/white plumage, smaller bill, no mask |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): excellent photos (RDP) |
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19. Previous experience with this species: In
LA, 5 previous times; also FL. |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): |
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none |
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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?);__x___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:___Feb. 22, 2014_______Time:_______ |
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