LOUISIANA BIRD RECORDS COMMITTEE
REPORT FORM
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1. English and Scientific names: Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 2 adults |
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3. Locality: Parish:
Plaquemines |
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Specific Locality:
Caernarvon Outfall Canal |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 8 and 28 January, 2012 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 10:20-10:45 a.m. on the 8th;
11:10-11:15 a.m. on the 28th |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Phillip Wallace New Orleans, LA 70125 |
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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): Several other birders saw them subsequently. |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Good |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Eagle
10x40 binoculars |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 7-15 meters |
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12. Duration of observation: 10 minutes on the 8th
and 3 minutes on the 28th |
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13. Habitat: Suburban yard and adjacent open area with
Live Oaks and Sycamores; also on the batture in Willows and Chinese Tallow. |
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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 wires and in tree tops;
vocalizing and interacting with each other; feeding on Tallow fruit. |
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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):
Yellow-bellied kingbird with bright yellow underparts from undertail coverts
to upper chest; grayish-green band where yellow blends into grayish throat.
Olive mantle. Brownish, notched tail with no white in outer rectrices. Pale
gray head with dark mask. Long, all-dark bill. |
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16. Voice: Typical TK twittering call; very vocal when flying
and interacting. |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): The vocalizations are diagnostic. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Videotape by Wallace. Stills from
video accompany this report. Video with vocalizations at http://youtu.be/6dEiw8eShW4. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: I’ve seen many
in Costa Rica and Panama. This is the 3rd winter at this location. |
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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: x notes made immediately after the observation |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes |
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23. Date: 11 February 2012 Time: 6:30 p.m. |
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