REPORT FORM
1. English and Scientific names: Parasitic Jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus |
2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
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3. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish) Cameron Parish |
Specific Locality: About 4 miles offshore of
Calcasieu River Jetties |
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: |
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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): |
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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):Dark brown color overall. White
flash in base of outer primaries. Some pale edges to the feathers on the
back. Solid brown underwing of an adult. The head and bill looked small
as on Parasitic. Lacked the white forehead at the base of the bill often seen
on Parasitic. Chest looked heavier to the front rather than
barrel chested. Central rectrices were pointed as seen on Parasitic. Size similar to
Laughing Gulls as compared in close flight. See photos. |
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16. Voice:None |
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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: __X___
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: Date:_1/8/13_________ Time:___5PM____ |
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