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English and Scientific names: |
Crested Caracara, Polyborus plancus
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Number of individuals: |
2 adults |
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Locality: LOUISIANA: |
Vermilion Parish |
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Specific Locality: |
At the end of Jean Marie Road, South of Erath (Hwy 14 to south on Hwy
685 to left on Jean Marie Rd)
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Date(s) when observed: |
October 1, 2004 |
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Time(s) of day when
observed: |
3:30 p.m. |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Judith O'Neale Lafayette LA |
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Other observers accompanying reporter who
also identified the bird(s): |
Beckie Hariu, Joseph Vallee, Merv Roberts
from Australia |
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Light
conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount
of light): |
clear skies |
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Optical equipment: |
10x binoculars |
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Distance to
bird(s): |
??100 feet to dead tree |
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Duration of
observation: |
2 minutes |
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Habitat: |
private open pasture with several rows of trees |
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Behavior of bird: |
both birds chasing a Red-tailed Hawk one lit in dead tree but didn't stay long |
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Description: |
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Voice: |
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Similar
species: |
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Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
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Previous
experience with this species: |
Beckie, Joseph and Judith have seen lots in
RGV Texas |
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Identification aids: |
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This description is written from: |
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Are
you positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
Yes. |
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Reporter: |
Judith O'Neale
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Date and time: |
October 14, 2004 4:37 p.m. |