1. English and Scientific names:

 

Yellow-green Vireo, Vireo flavoviridis

 

  1. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage):

 

One adult.

 

  1. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish) (specific locality)

 

Cameron, Peveto Woods, East side of sanctuary in oak grove.

 

  1. Date(s) when observed:

 

May 13, 2011

 

  1. Time(s) of day when observed:

 

Specific time was approximately 12:15 PM CDST.

 

  1. Reporting observer and address:

 

Jay V. Huner

428 Hickory Hill Drive

Boyce, LA 71409

 

  1. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s):

 

Robbie Bacon [& M. J. Musumeche? – see discussion]

 

  1. Other observers who Independently identified the bird(s):

 

I encountered M. J. Musumeche at Peveto Woods about 10:00 AM CDST and he felt that he had seen a Yellow-green Vireo. However, we were unable to relocate the bird which was Mike had seen in leafy live oak branches with several other birds including Philadelphia and Red-eyed Vireos and Tennessee Warblers.

 

  1. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light):

 

We were in mid-day shade beneath the live oak canopy on the east side of the Peveto Woods Audubon Sanctuary. The bird along with other birds in a mixed songbird flock was observed in good light when it was in view out of the leaves where it was foraging.

 

  1. Optical equipment (type, power, condition):

 

Zeiss 10 x 40 binoculars – good condition.

 

  1. Distance to bird(s):

 

Estimated 20-25 yards to the southwest and about 20 feet above the ground

 

  1. Duration of Observation:

 

Approximately 2-3 minutes. Enough time to locate the bird, identify field characters and then try to take photos.

 

  1. Habitat:

 

Coastal live oak chenier.

 

  1. Behavior of bird/circumstances of observations (flying, feeding, resting; including and stress habits in identification: relate events surrounding observation):

 

Feeding with mixed flock of songbirds in canopy. Birds in flock included Red-eyed Vireo, Philadelphia Vireo, Blackburnian Warbler, and American Redstart.

 

  1. 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):

 

Yellow-green wash on sides and under tail. Grayish-green back and crown. Eyebrow less pronounced than that of comparable Red-eyed Vireos in area. Size similar to Red-eyed Vireos at site and larger than Philadelphia Vireos in area.

 

  1. Voice:

 

Bird Silent.

 

  1. Similar speices (include how they were eliminated by your observation):

 

Red-eyed Vireo – yellow-green wash and under tail. Grayish-green back and crown. Less pronounced eyebrow.

 

Philadelphia Vireo – Size.

 

  1. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? Attached”):

 

One image made of general area where bird was seen. Will have to check it out.

 

  1. Previous experience with this species:

 

Jay Huner – None; Robbie Bacon – adequate to call out field characters. M. J. Musumeche – adequate to explain field characters.

 

  1. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification):
  2.  
    1. at time of observation: National Geographic Field Guide.

 

    1. after observation: Sibley Field Guide.

 

 

  1. This description is written from: _(x)_notes made during the observation (notes attached?); _(transcribed below)__note made after the observation (date: ______); _____ memory.

 

“5-13-11 ~12:15 PM CDST Peveto Woods. East side from bench looking SW. Yellow-billed Vireo. Viewed 1-2 minutes by J. Huner & R. Bacon. Size of Red-eye Vireo.Distinct yellow green sides and undertail coverts. Eeyebrow less pronounced than Red-eye Vireo. ~ 10 AM met M. J. Musumeche who was trying to refind a possible Yellow-green Vireo to the NW of where this bird was found. ~ This bird was found ~ 25’ above ground on vertical live oak branch foraging in leaves.”

 

 

  1. Are you positive of your identification? If not, explain.

 

Yes.

 

  1. Signature of reporter ____signed Jay Huner__________ date_May 14, 2011__ time 9:45 PM