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English and Scientific names: |
White-
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Number of individuals: |
1 individual, Juvenile |
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Locality: |
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Specific Locality: |
Holmwood Mini Loop, Fruge road, East side of
road shortly after road turns back south when heading from North to South. |
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Date(s) when observed: |
March 27, 2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
7:30 AM |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Tommy Harold |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
n/a |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
n/a |
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Light conditions (position
of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Slightly overcast light behind the bird |
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Optical equipment: |
12x50 binos, 20x scope |
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Distance to bird(s): |
~20 yards set off the road from parked car |
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Duration of observation: |
15 minutes |
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Habitat: |
Low brush culvert between two agricultural
fields |
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Behavior of bird: |
Bird was perched upright on a fence post. |
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Description: |
Large Dark brown Hawk with prominent white
chest patch, dark bill, white patches on face. |
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Voice: |
did not vocalize |
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Similar species: |
Harlan's Red Tailed (dark bill color
eliminated this species) |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
poor quality photos by Tommy Harold attached |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
none |
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Identification aids: |
While observing the bird: Sibley guide to
birds eastern region. After observation with pictures, google image search, cornell allaboutbirds website, feedback from Justin Bosler, Erik Johnson, and John Dillon. |
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This description is written from: |
made from notes taken during the observation and from photos taken. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Not 100% positive based on my own limited
experience with the species |
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Date and time: |
submitted
4/6/10 |