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English and Scientific names: |
Black-headed Gosbeak
Pheucticus
melanocephalus
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Number of individuals: |
one, 1st winter male |
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Locality: |
Cameron |
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Specific Locality: |
Peveto Sanctuary near small
water feature |
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Date(s) when observed: |
29/Oct/2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
11:40 am |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Michael Musumeche 1621 Southwood Dr. New Iberia, LA 70560 |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
none, others at location
identified it as a Rose-breasted Grosbeak |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
none |
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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: |
Swarovski 10x42 |
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Distance to bird(s): |
From 10-20 meters |
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Duration of observation: |
~5 minutes |
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Habitat: |
Brushy edge |
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Behavior of bird: |
Bird was actively flying
about and drinking from water feature |
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Description: |
Entire ventral surface
orange brown, dorsally black with white wing bars, dark crown, white supercillium, dark face, white stripe below dark face, nape
orangish. |
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Voice: |
none noted |
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Similar species: |
First winter Rose-breasted
Grosbeak by unmarked orangish breast |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
yes Michael Musumeche |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
much in western U.S. |
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Identification aids: |
none |
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This description is written from: |
memory |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
yes |
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Date and time: |
5/Nov/2010, 3:45 am |