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English and Scientific names: |
Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) |
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Number of individuals: |
1, adult |
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Locality: |
Offshore |
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Specific Locality: |
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Date(s) when observed: |
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Time(s) of day when
observed: |
14:57 CST |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Jason A. Jones Warrenton, OR 97146 |
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Other observers accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Penelope Jarrett |
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Other observers accompanying reporter 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): |
In good lighting |
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Optical equipment: |
Audubon Equinox 10x40 |
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Distance to
bird(s): |
8m |
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Duration of
observation: |
Approx 3 minutes |
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Habitat: |
Offshore |
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Behavior of bird: |
Bird approached vessel which was moving at 4.5 kts. The bird appeared to attempt to land near the vessel bridge, but |
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Description: |
A medium-sized bird with dark brown coloration throughout. Dark bill, legs, and feet. Greyish-white forehead and cap blends into nape. |
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Voice: |
N/A |
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Similar
species: |
Knew immediately it was a brown noddy, Differs from black noddy, in that it is much bulkier, and this had definite brown coloration. |
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Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
N/A |
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Previous
experience with this species: |
Spent 3 months living among nesting community on Kure Atoll, Northwest Hawaiian Islands, summer 2007. |
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Identification aids: |
After observation: Sibley (Eastern), Kaufman (N.A.) |
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This description is written from: |
Mental notes, and confirmation from sighting in guidebooks immediately following observation (2 minutes after). Guidebook was used to confirm the bird’s typical range. |
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Are
you positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
positive |
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Reporter: |
Jason A. Jones
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Date and time: |
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