LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific names: Great Kiskadee (Pitangus
sulphuratus) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 1 in Definitive
Basic plumage |
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish) Cameron |
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Specific Locality: Oak Grove Sanctuary off Trosclair Rd. (PR-357) in Oak Grove. |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 13 April and 3, 8 May 2011 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: early (13 Apr) to late morning (3, 8 May). |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Justin Bosler 1300 Laban Ave.,
Apt. 165 Houma, LA 70363 |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): Devin Bosler on 13
Apr and 12 May. |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Probably the same bird
observed by multiple observers – Rosemary Seidler, Ed Wallace, Steve Cardiff,
Donna Dittmann, David Muth and Phillip Wallace, to name a few - in late April/early
May 2011. |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Variable
light conditions on separate dates, but usually with plenty of direct light
at close range. |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Nikon EDG 8x42 binocular (good condition) |
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11. Distance to bird(s): as close as 15-20 meters. |
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12. Duration of observation: from 5-15 minutes. |
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13. Habitat: Heavily
disturbed mature live oak chenier woodlot with dense understory and early
successional edge with greenbrier-wild grape tangles bordered by semi-open
short-grass fields and open pasture. |
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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): Usually
observed actively fly-catching and vocalizing in canopy, but on a couple of
occasions it was observed sallying down to ground level. Suspected to be
gathering nesting material on one instance, but never confirmed. |
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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): Large,
chunky flycatcher with bright yellow underparts and dark brown upperparts.
Black and white face pattern unmistakable. Black mask and crown contrasts markedly
with broad, white supercilium and throat. Wings and tail extensively edged in
rufous. Central yellow crown patch visible at times. Massive black bill. |
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16. Voice: Primarily
giving loud, drawn-out “creear”
call, but regularly giving complete “KIS-ka-dee”
song. |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Unmistakable -
there are no similar species that
occur in the U.S. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): Yes, photographs obtained
by Justin Bosler and attached. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: Fairly extensive experience across
species normal range in S. TX. Observed on multiple occasions in LA ,
including 5 separate individuals seen in early 2011 alone in Cameron Parish,
LA from Hackberry to Rockefeller SWR’s Nunez Woods. |
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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: None |
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b. after observation: None |
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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, 100% positive. |
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23. Signature of reporter:
Justin Bosler Date:
19 July 2011 Time: 10:00 PM CDT |
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24. May the LBRC have permission to display this report or
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If yes, may we include your name with the report? Yes |
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