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English
and Scientific names: |
Red
Crossbill,
Loxia curvirostra
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Number
of individuals: |
One adult male, subdued brown streaks on flanks and back. Pale red on head, back and tail. |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Lafayette Parish |
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Specific
Locality: |
Two miles north of the town of Carencto, one mile west of La. Hw. 182 |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
Tuesday February 6, 2007 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
2:30 PM |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Denis De Priest Carencro, La. |
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Other observers accompanying
reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Marguerite T. De Priest |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Good sunlight |
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Optical
equipment: |
none |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
14' |
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Duration
of observation: |
2 to 4 minutes |
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Habitat:
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open yard on, then under a bird feeder,12' from a window of our house. There is a Pine tree within this area. |
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Behavior
of bird: |
Calmly feeding on then under the feeder. The bird left within a very short time, it was not satisfied with the feeder and near by water. |
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Description: |
The bird was clearly visible on the feeder. The crossed bill was very outstanding and the color and markings were totally unfamiliar to this yard. The Petersons field guide was at hand and the bird was quickly identified by its markings. |
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Voice: |
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Similar species: |
House fintch, too small. Cardinal, wrong color, crossed bill. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
none |
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Identification
aids: |
at time of observation: Petersons Field Guide to
the Birds,National Geographic Society Field Guide To the Birds of North
America |
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This
description is written from: |
After observation |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
I am absolutely sure of the identification. I am very familiar with bird observation. |
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Reporter:
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Denis De Priest
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Date
and time: |
2-9-07 2:40 PM |