Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2006-17
| Common name: |
Painted Redstart |
| Scientific name: | Myiobiorus pictus |
| Date: | 4-18-06 |
| Time: | 11:00 |
| Length of time observed: | 10 minutes |
| Number: | 1-2 |
| Age: | mature |
| Sex: | m |
| Location: | Zion National Park, Riverside Walk trail, Virgin River near start of Narrows |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | ? |
| Elevation: | 7000 feet ? [3000-3500 feet] |
| Distance to bird: | 4 to 20 feet |
| Optical equipment: | digital camera |
| Weather: | clear |
| Light Conditions: | fair |
| Description: Size of bird: | 5-6 inches |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | small |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | black with white wing bars, bright red breast |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | small |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Bird appeared to be gathering nesting materials and foraging in the is narrow
riverine cliff area. Seemed to be little bothered by passing humans... Made flights up to fern area as if nesting or hunting beneath... |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | na |
| Behavior: | see above |
| Habitat: | see above |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
no attempt made |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
sited once in similar habitat in Big Bend National Park |
| References consulted: | National Geographic field guide of NA |
| Description from: | Notes taken at time of sighting |
| Observer: | robert and laura malone |
| Observer's address: | po box 3105, Austin, TX 78764 |
| Observer's e-mail address: | malonetravels2@hotmail.com |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 4-28-06 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: | second attempt at sending documentation in response to email from milton; he receive pictures |