Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2023-07
| Common name: |
Philadelphia Vireo |
| Scientific name: | Vireo philadelphicus |
| Date: | 8/26/22 |
| Time: | 8:15 |
| Length of time observed: | 30 seconds |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | Adult |
| Sex: | Unknown |
| Location: | Tonaquint Nature Center |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 20ft |
| Optical equipment: | Vortex 10x50 |
| Weather: | Sunny, calm, clear |
| Light Conditions: | Sunny |
| Description: Size of bird: | Small songbird |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Horizontal stance, pointed bill, short tail |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Olive green, yellow wash on belly, white facial markings |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Short, black, with slight hook |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Small vireo; dark olive back, yellow wash belly, no wingbars, white eyebrow |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | None |
| Behavior: | Moving around edge of small tree, about eye level |
| Habitat: | Desert park with plenty of trees |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Cassin's and Plumbeous Vireo eliminated via lack of spectacles and grey head. Bell's Vireo eliminated via lack of wingbars. Warbling Vireo eliminated via yellow chest and belly. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
Seen in Wisconsin and West Virginia |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | Notes taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Ian M Batterman |
| Observer's address: | 8538 S Harvard Park Dr |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 2/9/23 |
| Additional material: | |
| Additional comments: |