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English and Scientific names: |
Shiny Cowbird
(molothrus
bonariensis)
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Number of individuals: |
1 Male, not as glossy as others I've seen. |
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Locality: |
Cameron |
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Specific Locality: |
Graveyard behind the |
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Date(s) when observed: |
4-2-2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
9 am |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Melvin Weber |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Great |
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Optical equipment: |
8x40 binoculars |
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Distance to bird(s): |
30 feet |
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Duration of observation: |
5 minutes--bird was still there when I left |
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Habitat: |
Mowed lawn of graveyard |
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Behavior of bird: |
Walking around on ground looking for food. |
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Description: |
Purple gloss of male through out but not as
good as other males I have seen. I would suspect this is a sub-adult.
Dark eye, cowbird bill, dark legs. Size of nearby female Red Wing. |
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Voice: |
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Similar species: |
No brown head, no red eye |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Several decent photos I will be sending |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
I would say I have seen about 5 of these birds
all in |
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Identification aids: |
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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: |
4-2-2010 |