LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
This form is intended as a convenience in reporting observations of species on the Louisiana Bird Records Committee (LBRC) Review List. The LBRC recommends the use of this form or a similar format when submitting records for review (to assure that all pertinent information is accounted for). Attach additional pages as necessary. Please print or type. Attach xerox of field notes, drawings, photographs, or tape recordings, if available. Include all photos for more obscurely marked species. When completed, mail to Secretary, Louisiana Bird Records Committee, c/o Museum of Natural Science, 119 Foster Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-3216.
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1. English and Scientific names: Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 1 Adult |
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3. Locality: Parish: Cameron |
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Locality: Eastern Part of the town of Cameron |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 15 December 2013 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 12:56-1:06 p.m. |
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6. Reporting observer and address: |
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4515 S. Prieur St. New Orleans, LA 70125 |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): David Muth |
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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): Good; sun to the left of and at times
behind line of sight |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Zeiss
10x43 binoculars |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 15-30 m |
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12. Duration of observation: 10 minutes |
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13. Habitat: Yard adjacent to a field |
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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): Perching on fence, ground, and farm
equipment; flying |
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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):
Approximate size of an Eastern Phoebe; grayish upper parts with slightly
darker gray head; pale gray throat and breast; rufous-orange belly to
undertail coverts; dark gray or blackish tail; white or pale gray wingbars;
whitish edgings to the tertials, secondaries, and greater coverts; small,
thin, dark flycatcher bill. |
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16. Voice: None |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Female Vermilion Flycatcher can look superficially similar
but is much smaller and has a different pattern and color to the underparts;
otherwise a fairly straightforward ID when seen well. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Photos by Wallace accompany this
report. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: I’ve seen many
times out west and several times in LA. |
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20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other
birders, etc. used in identification): None |
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21. This description is written from: Photos and memory |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes |
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23. Date: 16 February 2014 Time: 2:00 p.m. |
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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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