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: Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): I adult male |
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3. Locality: Parish: Webster |
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Locality: Churchyard of the Yellow Pine Rd. Christian Church, Yellow Pine
Road |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 14 January 2012 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 1:45 PM |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Dr.
James L. Ingold Department
of Biological Sciences LSU
in Shreveport Shreveport,
LA 71115 Office:
318-797-5236 Fax:
318-797-5222 Email: James.Ingold@lsus.edu |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): None |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): None |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): When first seen the bird was sitting
in the sun while on the railing of the handicapped ramp (sun was to observers
back); for most of the observation the bird was on the shaded east side of
the church foraging on the ground |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Brunton 11x40 |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 15 – 20 feet |
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12. Duration of observation: 15 minutes |
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13. Habitat: I did not see where the bird came from as I
was playing a Fox Sparrow call from the Stokes west CD on the west side of
the church property; when I stopped I heard the bird calling and I finally
found it sitting on the railing; across the road from the church is a cut
over area with small hardwood trees; the east side of the and the back of the
church is dense shrubs and saplings |
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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): |
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16. Voice: It was giving the “another buzzing call” that can be heard on this webpage: http://www.naturesongs.com/paruicte.html#embe |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Eastern Towhee – this bird was heavily “spotted” as is
typical for this species |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): photos obtained by Jim Ingold and are attached |
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19. Previous experience with this species: Have seen most
winters in the 22 years I’ve lived in Louisiana; also have banded one female |
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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: None |
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b. after observation: None |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made
during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes
made after the observation (date:_____);
X memory. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes |
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23. Date: 17 Janurary 2012 Time: 12:00 noon |
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24. May the LBRC have permission to display this report or
portions of this report on its website? Yes |
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If yes, may we include your name with the report? Yes |
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