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: Yellow-green Vireo Vireo flaviventris |
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2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage
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3. Locality: |
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Specific Locality: Peveto Sanctuary, s.of entrance road,
w. of parking area_________________________________________________________ |
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4. Date(s) when observed: 8 May 2010 |
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5. Time(s) of day when observed: 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): see #8 |
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8. Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): Relocated by P. Wallace a couple of hours later; seen by R.D.
Purrington, D.P. Muth, perhaps Dave Patton(?) What was likely/perhaps the
same bird was seen and photographed on a couple of later occasions |
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9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade
and to direction and amount of light): good, except crown in shade/obscured
by leaf |
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10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition):Eagle 10x42
good condition |
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11. Distance to bird(s): 40-50 feet |
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12. Duration of observation: in good view only maybe 3-5
seconds |
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13. Habitat: Coastal chenier, in live oaks |
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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): Initially largely obscured, given
glimpses which aroused my suspicions; moving farily slowly about in leaves of
live oak |
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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):
Obviously a large, “Red-eyed-type” vireo. During the main observation, I had
a good look at it except for the crown which was obscured by leaf or shadow.
Green above, seemed somewhat paler, more greenish
rather than olive of Red-eyed. Undertail and lower belly yellow, extended up
the flanks to neck and auricular area. Bill appeared long (even for redeye)
and paler than typical of redeye. Face pattern washed out, faint
superciliary, faint loral spot/eyestripe. |
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16. Voice: not heard |
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17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by
your observation): The pattern of yellow on underparts and up neck to face
and the washed out facial pattern would eliminate Red-eyed. Coloration and
lack of whisker mark eliminate BWVI. Size, shape, coloration and face pattern
very different from PHVI. |
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18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): When relocate, videotaped by Phillip
Wallace. Perhaps the same individual was seen and photographed by several
people on later dates. |
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19. Previous experience with this species: three in LA, a
fair number in the 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: I don’t recall any |
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b. after observation: |
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21. This description is written from: _____ notes made
during the observation (_____notes attached?);_____notes
made after the observation (date:_____); __X___memory. And very brief notes
made in field |
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22. Are you positive of your identification if not,
explain:Yes, but had it not been relocated, I would consider my observation
too brief for acceptance |
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23. Signature of reporter: __Buford Mac. Myers III____________________________Date:10
March 2011__________Time:__3:20pm_____ |
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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? _______yes___________ |
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age and sex undetermined