Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2017-69
| Common name: |
Dickcissel |
| Scientific name: | Spiza americana |
| Date: | Dec. 17, 2017 |
| Time: | 0850 |
| Length of time observed: | 3 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | U/K |
| Sex: | U/K |
| Location: | Tonaquint Park Trail, St. George |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 20 yards |
| Optical equipment: | Nikon D500 with 500 mm lens |
| Weather: | clear |
| Light Conditions: | excellent |
| Description: Size of bird: | small |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | sparrow shape |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | grey with yellow chest |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | sparrow type |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
yellow eyebrow, white and black mark on chest (see photo) |
| 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: | Sibley's |
| Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Marie Mischel |
| Observer's address: | |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | Dec. 17, 2017 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| I retain rights to the photo of this bird but allow use to Utah Birds Records Committee. Photo emailed to |