Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2017-52
| Common name: |
Black-throated Blue Warbler |
| Scientific name: | Setophaga caerulescens |
| Date: | 9/29/2017 |
| Time: | 2:40pm |
| Length of time observed: | 20 Minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Lytle Ranch |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 5 yards |
| Optical equipment: | Vortex Diamondback 10x42 |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Light Conditions: | |
| Description: Size of bird: | Small song bird warbler like |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | short, thin bill |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Back, tail, and top of head were blue. Face and throat were black. White spot
near the edge of the wing. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
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| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
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| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | Notes taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Daniel Sachse |
| Observer's address: | |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 10/02/2017 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: | [nnina] |