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: Green-tailed Towhee, Pipilo chlorurus |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
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3. Locality: Parish:
Vermilion Parish |
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Specific Locality: Euphemon
Rd., 5.7 mi WSW Kaplan, LA |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 28 Dec 2011 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 7:40 am |
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6. Reporting observer and address: Erik I. Johnson, 102 Goodwood Cir., Lafayette, LA 70508 |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s): |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Marty Guidry found and identified the bird, then put me on it. |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): bright morning light at about 90 deg to right. |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): 10 x 42
Swarovski EL binoculars, Nikon D100 with Nikon 80-400 ED lens |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 5 to 15 meters |
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12. Duration of observation: I saw it for about 5 minutes,
Marty had seen it off and on for about 15 |
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13. Habitat: hedgerow in agricultural landscape; lots of Rubus sp., various forbs, and
woody shrubs |
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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): Responded to
playback with mews and other squeaky calls, feeding intermittently. |
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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):
Rufous crown, white throat and malar broken by blackish line, olive green
wings and tail, otherwise largely gray. |
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16. Voice: mewing and twitter-squeaking; fairly unique
sounds |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): Olive Sparrow without rufous crown, Swamp Sparrow without
olive-green tones, Rufous-crowned Sparrow has eyeline and gray throat. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): Yes, photos by EIJ: https://picasaweb.google.com/115026760334011394048/Rarities#5697141288605540754 https://picasaweb.google.com/115026760334011394048/Rarities#5697141290979962706 More available upon request. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: 3rd
bird seen in LA this December, seen once before in AZ 15+ years ago. |
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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: Sibley Guide to North American Birds |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made
during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes
made after the observation (date:_____); __X__memory. |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain: Yes |
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23. Date: 14 Jan 2012
Time: 10:00pm |
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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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1,
adult-like plumage