Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2022-43
| Common name: |
Philadelphia Vireo |
| Scientific name: | [Vireo philadelphicus] |
| Date: | 9/25/2022 |
| Time: | Approx. 10:00 |
| Length of time observed: | 2 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | |
| Location: | Willard Bay State Park |
| County: | Box Elder County |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 20-50 ft |
| Optical equipment: | |
| Weather: | Clear |
| Light Conditions: | Sunny |
| Description: Size of bird: | 5" |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Passerine; vireo |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Bright yellow on throat and undertail, dull yellow wash underneath, white eye arcs, grayish back |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Hooked vireo bill |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
A vireo with yellow coloration (outside of the wings and face) brightest
at the throat and undertail, strong dark lores, and bold white eye arcs. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | None |
| Behavior: | Foraging |
| Habitat: | Riparian |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Shape, coloration, and plumage pattern narrows this bird down to WAVI or
PHVI. WAVI would show duller lores, less defined white eye arcs, and
plain underparts and throat. Previous experience with this & similar species: Extensive experience with WAVI, none with PHVI. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
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| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | Notes taken at time of sighting; photos |
| Observer: | Quinn Diaz |
| Observer's address: | |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 9/25/2022 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: |