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English and Scientific names: |
Gray Kingbird (Tyrannus
dominicensis)
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Number of individuals: |
1 adult; probably different from Gray Kingbird seen on April 22 on another part of the island. See that report for reasoning. |
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Locality: LOUISIANA: |
Jefferson |
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Specific Locality: |
Grand Isle; east end of the island near the entrance to the state park. |
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Date(s) when observed: |
April 29, 30 and May 6, 2006 |
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Time(s) of day when
observed: |
Morning and afternoon;
specific times not noted. |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Phillip Wallace |
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Other observers accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Mac Myers (discovered
on Apr. 28), Curt Sorrells, et al. |
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Other
observers who independently identified the bird(s) |
Many observers; LOS
weekend on April 29-30. |
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Light
conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount
of light): |
Fair to good. Bird to
the south of the observers. Overcast. |
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Optical
equipment: |
Zeiss 10 x 40
binoculars |
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Distance to
bird(s): |
20-40 meters |
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Duration of
observation: |
Actual observation
about 30 minutes total |
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Habitat: |
Wax Myrtle and other scubby habitat a couple of hundred meters from the Gulf. |
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Behavior of bird:
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Perching, flying, feeding. |
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Description:
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Medium to large kingbird with pale gray upperparts and off-white underparts. Large, long all-black bill. Blackish mask. Slightly notched tail with no hint of white at the tip. |
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Voice: |
None |
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Similar
species: |
Pale gray upperparts and whitish underparts eliminate all other expected kingbirds. |
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Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
Stills from videotape accompany this report. |
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Previous
experience with this species: |
I've seen many times in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida. |
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Identification aids: |
None |
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This description is written from: |
Memory and videotape. |
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Are
you positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
Yes. |
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Reporter: |
Phillip Wallace
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Date and time:
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August 8, 2006; 8:45 p.m. |