Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # O_2003-04
| Common name: |
White-winged Dove |
| Scientific name: | Zenaida asiatica |
| Date: | 6/18/03 |
| Time: | 1630 |
| Length of time observed: | 30" |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | |
| Location: | Orchard Drive, Davis County |
| County: | Davis |
| Latilong: | 40.85 N 111.90 W |
| Elevation: | 4460' |
| Distance to bird: | 12' |
| Optical equipment: | None |
| Weather: | Overcast |
| Light Conditions: | Good |
| Detailed description of bird: | Bird was at my feeder. Because field marks are obvious (see photo) I had little doubt of the species' identity. Bird has not returned to the feeder. |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | |
| Similar
species and how were they eliminated: |
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| Previous experience with this & similar species: | None |
| References consulted: | Sibley |
| Description from: | From memory |
| Observer: | Kent Morby |
| Observer's address: | |
| Observer's e-mail address: | krmorby@inovion.com |
| Other
observers who independently identified this bird: |
None |
| Date prepared: | 6/19/03 (General Public) |
| Additional material: | Photo |
| Additional comments: | Sighting submitted for state records because of its location |