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English and Scientific names: |
Say's Phoebe, Sayornis saya |
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Number of individuals: |
One, Adult |
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Locality: LOUISIANA: |
Vermilion |
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Specific Locality: |
East side of Sham's Road approximately 1/4 mile north of
its intersection with Gladu Road and about one mile west of LA 35. |
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Date(s) when observed: |
11 November 2009 |
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Time(s) of day when
observed: |
Approximately 2:00 PM. |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Jay V. Huner Boyce, LA |
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Other observers accompanying reporter who also
identified the bird(s): |
None Also reported by Paul Conover and Steven Cardiff as best I
recall. |
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Light conditions: |
Clear |
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Optical
equipment: |
Zeiss binoculars, 10 x 40 |
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Distance to
bird(s): |
Approximately 50 meters |
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Duration of
observation: |
Approximatey 5 minutes |
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Habitat: |
Open rice field country with several homes adjacent to
road. |
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Behavior of bird:
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Bird was on fence and flew to back of lot and landed on
wire. High, gusty winds at time blowing from road to the site where it
perched. Bird had been previously reported at site during the past week and a
Say's Phoebe had been reported at the site the previous winter. |
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Description:
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The bird was a bit larger than an Eastern Phoebe. Dark
back, grayish thoat, and distinct ventral burnt orange-brown coloration. |
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Voice: |
Bird was silent. |
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Similar
species: |
See description |
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Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
None. |
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Previous experience with this species: |
Observed in Texas, Arizona, and Alaska. |
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Identification
aids: at time of
observation: |
National Geographic, Field Guide to the Birds of North
America, 4th Edition. |
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after
observation: |
N/A |
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Notes made
from? |
Notes jotted down when bird viewed. |
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Are you
positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
Yes - more or less staked out bird. |
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Reporter: |
Jay V. Huner |
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Date and
time: |
4:50 PM, Feb. 21, 2009 |