Verification of Unusual Sight Record
For Utah

Rec. # 2024-03


Common name:

American Black Duck

Scientific name: [Anas rubripes]
Date: 01/07/2024
Time: 5:00 pm
Length of time observed: 10 min
Number: 1
Age:  
Sex: Male
Location: Provo river going into the delta
County: Utah
Latilong:  
Elevation:  
Distance to bird: About 150 yards
Optical equipment: 10x42 leupold binos
Weather: Cloudy with some snow flurries
Light Conditions: Poor grey light
Description:        Size of bird:  
(Description:)       Basic Shape:  
(Description:)  Overall Pattern:  
(Description:)            Bill Type:  
(Description:)                              
Field Marks and
Identifying Characteristics:

Dark body with a light colored head with an olive green bill
(see photo)

Song or call & method of delivery:  
Behavior: Resting on river bank
Habitat:  
Similar species and how
were they eliminated:
 
Previous experience with
this & similar species:
Have harvested a couple in Maine and looks just like the birds I have harvested
References consulted:  
Description from: From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer: Colton ferman
Observer's address:  
Observer's e-mail address: **
Other observers who independently identified this bird:  
Date prepared: 01/09/2024
Additional material: Photo
Additional comments: