Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2015-51
Common name: |
Yellow-throated Warbler |
Scientific name: | [Setophaga dominica] |
Date: | 12/25/2015 |
Time: | 12:55 PM |
Length of time observed: | 30 minutes |
Number: | 1 |
Age: | |
Sex: | |
Location: | 161 East 100 North Hyde Park, Utah |
County: | Cache |
Latilong: | |
Elevation: | |
Distance to bird: | 30-60 feet |
Optical equipment: | 8 X 32 Nikon binoculars |
Weather: | Mostly Sunny |
Light Conditions: | It was sunny and bright out but the bird was in the shade for most of the observation period. |
Description: Size of bird: | Small |
(Description:) Basic Shape: | |
(Description:) Overall Pattern: | Gray and white with black marks and a yellow throat. |
(Description:) Bill Type: | Long, pointed black bill |
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Small warbler type bird. Back, crown and top of the tail were gray. There were 2
white wingbars. Face was black with a white eyebrow and earpatch. Belly and
under tail was white. Flanks were White with black streaks. Throat and chest was
bright yellow. Bill was black, long and pointed. (see photos) |
Song or call & method of delivery: | |
Behavior: | |
Habitat: | |
Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Yellow-rumped warbler was eliminated white eyebrow, white earpatch and by lack of yellow on rump. |
Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
No previous experience with this species.
Yellow-rumped Warblers are common in this area and I am very familiar with them. |
References consulted: | The Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd Edition |
Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
Observer: | Cullen Clark |
Observer's address: | 146 East 200 South Richmond, Utah |
Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Dale Ashcroft |
Date prepared: | 12/25/2015 |
Additional material: | 2 Photos |
Additional_Comments: | Additional photos can be provided upon request. |