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: Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): 1 |
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3. Locality: Parish:
Lafayette Parish |
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Locality: Backyard at 210 Lyons
Street, Lafayette, LA 70506 |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 22 April 2012 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 10:30 AM |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Chester Young, 210 Lyons Street, Lafayette, LA |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): Janiece Young and Steven Young |
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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): Bright sunlight |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): 10 X 50
Nikon Binoculars. Photos taken with Canon SX-20 Camera. |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 50 feet. |
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12. Duration of observation: The pigeon fed and rested for
approximately 3 hours. |
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13. Habitat: Suburban bird-friendly backyard. |
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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): Feeding and
resting in trees. Eating Safflower seeds only. |
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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):
Photos included to indicate relative size to
White-winged doves. |
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16. Voice: Not heard. |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): None. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Yes. By Chester Young. Photos
included herein. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: None. |
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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: Sibley Guide to Birds |
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b. after observation: |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made
during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes
made after the observation (date:_____); _____memory. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes. |
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23. Date: 01 May 2012 Time: 14:00 hrs. |
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24. May the LBRC have permission to display this report or
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If yes, may we include your name with the report? Yes |
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