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English and Scientific names: |
Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys)
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Number of individuals: |
2 One male and
one female or immature
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Locality: |
Vermilion
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Specific Locality: |
Very near the
intersection of Gladu and Sham Road.
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Date(s) when observed: |
August 20,
2010
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
8:30 am |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Michael
Musumeche.
New Iberia, LA
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
None
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
None
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Somewhat overcast.
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Optical equipment: |
10x42 binoculars, Swa. scope
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Distance to bird(s): |
Approx. 75 meters.
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Duration of observation: |
About 5
minutes.
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Habitat: |
Marshy rice field.
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Behavior of bird: |
Actively feeding
then flew off.
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Description: |
See
photographs
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Voice: |
None heard.
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Similar species: |
None
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Yes by Michael
Musumeche
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None
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Identification aids: |
None |
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This description is written from: |
Memory
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes, only
after I spoke to Steve Cardiff and he reviewed photographs. Later I went to the internet and it showed
the images of the two ducks I saw and photographed.
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Date and time: |
30/Aug/10,
1:26 pm |