Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2011-39
| Common name: |
Black-throated Blue Warbler |
| Scientific name: | (Dendroica caerulescens) [Setophaga caerulescens] |
| Date: | 10-12-2010 |
| Time: | evening |
| Length of time observed: | ~ 5 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | ? |
| Sex: | male |
| Location: | Beaver Dam Wash, Lytle Ranch |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | 19 |
| Elevation: | ~ 820 m |
| Distance to bird: | 10-15 m |
| Optical equipment: | 8x42 binoculars |
| Weather: | clear |
| Light Conditions: | sunny |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Very distinct warbler with clean white undersides and black face, chin, throat,
extending down sides to flanks. Blue crown, nape, back, tail, and wings with
prominent white patch at base of primaries. White spots on outer retrices
visible in flight. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | none heard |
| Behavior: | Foraging low in shrubs often chasing moths on to the ground. |
| Habitat: | Riparian area along the Beaver Dam Wash |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
no similiar species |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
yes |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | Notes made later |
| Observer: | Rick Fridell |
| Observer's address: | Hurricane, UT |
| Observer's e-mail address: | rfridell@redrock.net |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 09-25-2011 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional_Comments: |