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English and Scientific names: |
Shiny Cowbird
Molothrus Bonariensis
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Number of individuals: |
One male |
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Locality: |
Cameron |
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Specific Locality: |
Graveyard behind old |
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Date(s) when observed: |
April 24, 2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
12:58 PM |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Thomas |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Thomas Finnie |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
Melvin Weber, Paul Conover, Thomas Finnie.
Originally found by Melvin Weber on 4/2/2010 |
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Light conditions (position
of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Excellent |
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Optical equipment: |
Nikon D300, 400mm |
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Distance to bird(s): |
Thirty yards |
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Duration of observation: |
Five minutes |
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Habitat: |
Mowed lawn of graveyard |
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Behavior of bird: |
Walking around looking for food with four
Cowbirds. |
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Description: |
Purple glossy male wih
dark eye, cowbird bill, dark legs. See image. |
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Voice: |
Not vocal |
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Similar species: |
No brown head, no red eye |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photographed by Thomas Maddox |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None |
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Identification aids: |
Peterson Field Guide |
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This description is written from: |
Notes from memory |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
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Date and time: |
April
25, 2010 |