REPORT FORM
1. English and Scientific names: Gray Kingbird (Tyrannus
dominicencis) |
2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): One adult |
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3. Locality: Parish:
Jefferson |
Specific Locality:
Just off Birch Lane near Tommy Bradberry’s |
4. Date(s) when observed: 20 April 2013 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 7:57-8:00 am |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Phillip Wallace
New Orleans, LA 70125 |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): Curt Sorrells |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Many others |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): Fair; early morning light behind
observer |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): Eagle
10x40 bins |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 50 m |
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12. Duration of observation: 2-3 minutes |
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13. Habitat: Open field |
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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): Perched |
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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): Kingbird with pale gray upperparts
and dark mask. Underparts dull white. Long dark bill. |
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16. Voice: None. |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Gray coloration distinguishes this from other species of
kingbird. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?): Distant photos by Wallace attached. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: I’ve seen many
times in LA and FL. |
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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: None |
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b. after observation: None |
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21. This description is written from: Memory and photos |
22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes. |
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23. Date: 25 May 2013
Time: 4:26 pm |
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