LOUISIANA
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
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1. English and Scientific names: Great Kiskadee
Pitangus sulphuratus |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
(e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): |
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3. Locality: |
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Specific Locality: _White Lake Preserve, on Headquarters
island, mostly west of headquarters
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4. Date(s) when observed:7 April 2011 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: late morning-early
afternoon |
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6. Reporting observer and address: B. Mac. Myers III, |
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7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified
the bird(s):Toddy Guidry, Jay Huner, many
others |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): I don’t know, but the birds have been around there for maybe a
couple of years |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light):variable, but often very good |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition):10x42 Eagle
Optics, good condition |
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11. Distance to bird(s):variable, but at times within 40
feet |
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12. Duration of observation: Off and on for more than an
hour, but not always in view or calling |
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13. Habitat: mowed yard with large live oaks; across canal
there was thicker habitat, brush, various trees, etc. |
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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): Flying around the whole area,
calling, perching in trees and on large pump; one bird observed entering nest
found by T. Guidry. Later we saw it sitting in nest, apparently incubating. |
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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):Large, chunky flycatcher. Brown above, brighter rusty on
wings and tail. Yellow below except for throat. Bold black and white head
pattern (see photos). Rather bull-headed and large bill. |
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16. Voice:called repeatedly: Eeeek; Ka-dee; and Ick-a-dee (Kiskadee) calls |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation):Nothing in |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom?
attached?):photos attache; other better photos by
others, including T. Guidry photo of bird in the nest |
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19. Previous experience with this species: Several in LA,
many in tropics. Also some experience with Boat-billed, Lesser Kiskadee, several of Social-types and Myiodynastes
in tropics |
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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: _x____ 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. Signature of reporter: Buford M. Myers III______________________________Date:17
July 2011__________Time:__7pm_____ |
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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?
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2,
apparently adults??