Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2006-27
| Common name: |
Glossy Ibis |
| Scientific name: | Plegadis falcinellus |
| Date: | 6/24/06 |
| Time: | 3:30 - 4:00 PM |
| Length of time observed: | 30 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | adult |
| Sex: | ? |
| Location: | Bear River MBR |
| County: | Box Elder |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 30 - 50 feet |
| Optical equipment: | Swarovski 10x binoculars |
| Weather: | clear |
| Light Conditions: | bright sun - no clouds |
| Description: Size of bird: | 24 inches |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | ibis |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | redish brown |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | long down curved |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Sorry, some of you won't like this, but please see the attached photos |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | none |
| Behavior: | actively feeding along canal |
| Habitat: | edges of canal - very grassy and weedy |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
White-faced Ibis. No white or red on face. Blueish stripes above and below eve. Dark eye |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
I have seen and photographed many White-faced Ibis and one White Ibis |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | Sibley |
| Observer: | Jack Binch |
| Observer's address: | 1564 Crest Circle - Sandy, Utah |
| Observer's e-mail address: | roostertael@aol.com |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Dana Green |
| Date prepared: | 06/24/06 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: |