Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2007-07
| Common name: |
Painted Redstart |
| Scientific name: | Myioborus pictus |
| Date: | 04/28/2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm |
| Length of time observed: | 5 minutes |
| Number: | 2 (I saw 1) |
| Age: | adult |
| Sex: | n/a |
| Location: | Zion National Park - near the Temple of Sinawava Parking area |
| County: | Washington |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | 4000 feet |
| Distance to bird: | 10 -15 feet |
| Optical equipment: | 10x42 Nikon Binocs and a Canon Camera w/ 400mm lens |
| Weather: | Warm an clear skies |
| Light Conditions: | IT was late in the day and the canyon was in shadows |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
I am just submitting this because I have not seen a report for the species this
year, despite numerous sightings. This species is pretty obvious with its black, white and red plumage and has no similar species. (see photo) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | none heard |
| Behavior: | Feeding along a tree trunk |
| Habitat: | Lush hillside with cottonwood and other trees. |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
none. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
Seen in Southeastern Arizona in 1997. |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | |
| Observer: | Tim Avery |
| Observer's address: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Observer's e-mail address: | tanager@timaverybirding.com |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Colby Neuman (saw 2, I saw only 1) |
| Date prepared: | 05/26/2007 |
| Additional material: | Photo |
| Additional comments: |