Verification of Unusual Sight Record
For Utah

Rec. # 2022-14


Common name:

Brown Thrasher

Scientific name: [Toxostoma rufum]
Date: 4/29/2022 - 4/30/2022
Time: 8:00 PM; 8:00 AM
Length of time observed: 5 minutes; 45 minutes
Number: 1
Age: Adult
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Location: Seegmiller Marsh
County: Washington
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Field Marks and
Identifying Characteristics:
This bird was found, identified, and reported by Jon Watkins a week before I observed it. A reddish brown thrasher with thick, dark, defined streaks on the breast. The bird sang profusely on our second visit to better photograph the bird.
(see photos)
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Similar species and how
were they eliminated:
There are only two reddish-brown thrashers in the US, with Brown Thrasher being the only expected species. Shorter bill, brighter/more extensive rufous coloration, and typical Brown Thrasher vocalizations eliminate Long-billed Thrasher.
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Description from:  
Observer: Jon Watkins, Quinn Diaz, Natalia Bell
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Observer's e-mail address: **
Other observers who independently identified this bird: Jon Watkins
Date prepared: 5/3/2022
Additional material: Photos
Additional comments:  I am submitting this report at the request of Colby Neuman, despite this being Jon Watkins' find, as I photographed the bird.