One immature male (2009-56) on 20 August
2009, Caddo: Greenwood, 7380 Brownstone Drive
(residence of Steve and Kathy Johnson);
Jeff Trahan
(ph),
Terry Davis, and
Paul M. Dickson; first discovered
by Kathy Johnson.
This is the first state record.
Photo by Jeff Trahan
One immature (2023-028) on 14-15 July 2023, Concordia: Acme; Ginger Wiley (ph). This represents the second state occurrence.
Photograph by Ginger Wiley
One immature (2023-089) on 5-28 December 2023 then reappeared 20 January thought 9 February 2024, Terrebonne: Schriever, 105 St. George Circle; Diana Metrejean Coupe Bailey (ph), Kathy Rhodes (ph)Report 1, Report 2, Esme Rosen (ph), Matthew Dell (ph), David P. Muth, Erik I. Johnson (ph), and Paul E. Conover. Banded by Nancy L. Newfield on 28 December. Last eBird photo 9 February 2024.
The third occurrence and the first wintering record of this species for Louisiana was seen by many observers and was extensively documented. This individual, a molting bird with a deformed bill, was also the first Louisiana Green-breasted Mango to remain on site for an extended period of time.
Photograph by Erik I. Johnson