Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2020-54
| Common name: |
Gilded Flicker |
| Scientific name: | Colaptes chrysoides |
| Date: | 9/22/2020 |
| Time: | 4:55 PM |
| Length of time observed: | 5 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | adult |
| Sex: | female |
| Location: | Posy Lake Campground |
| County: | Garfield |
| Latilong: | 37 56' 7'" |
| Elevation: | 8750 ft. |
| Distance to bird: | 7 ft |
| Optical equipment: | Swarovski EL 8.5x42; camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
| Weather: | clear, cool |
| Light Conditions: | last daylight before dusk |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
very similar to Northern Flicker 2 photos will be emailed separately |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | none |
| Behavior: | foraging on ground in woods |
| Habitat: | woodland |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Northern Flicker This bird has a bright cinnamon forehead which the Northern Flicker female does not. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
very familiar with Northern Flicker |
| References consulted: | Sibley Birds West field guide |
| Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Deedee OBrien |
| Observer's address: | 4527 S 2995 E; Holladay, UT 84117 |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | none |
| Date prepared: | 10/2/2020 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: |