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English and Scientific names: |
Shiny Cowbird - Molothrus Bonariensis
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Number of individuals: |
One male |
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Locality: |
Cameron |
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Specific Locality: |
Graveyard behind old |
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Date(s) when observed: |
April 22, 2010 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
10:32 AM |
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Reporting observer and address: |
Thomas |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Paul Conover was present and made the ID as
soon as the Shiny Cowbird flew in and landed. |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
This bird was originally found by Melvin Weber
on April 2, 2010. |
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Light conditions (position
of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Partly cloudy skies |
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Optical equipment: |
Nikon D300, 400 mm lens |
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Distance to bird(s): |
Fifty feet. Closest distance to bird
was approximately thirty five feet. |
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Duration of observation: |
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Habitat: |
Mowed lawn at graveyard |
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Behavior of bird: |
Walking around on ground looking for food. |
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Description: |
Iridescent purple and blue plumage with a dark
eye and cowbird stature. See photos. |
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Voice: |
Not vocal |
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Similar species: |
The similar species is the Brown Headed
Cowbird. This bird did not have the brown head or red eye. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photographs by me |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None |
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Identification aids: |
Paul Conover was present and made the quick ID. |
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This description is written from: |
Description made from picture obtained.
See images |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
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Date and time: |
April
23, 2010 @ 10:45 AM |