Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2011-02
| Common name: |
Red-breasted Sapsucker |
| Scientific name: | Sphyrapicus ruber |
| Date: | 12/31/2010 |
| Time: | 10:00AM |
| Length of time observed: | 6 hours |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Olympus Cove |
| County: | Salt Lake |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | 5100 feet ASL |
| Distance to bird: | 10 Feet |
| Optical equipment: | binoculars, camera |
| Weather: | cloudy |
| Light Conditions: | |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
(see photos/video) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | Feeding in Austrian Pines |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
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| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
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| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | Notes taken at time of sighting |
| Observer: | Mike Davies |
| Observer's address: | 4482 Fortuna Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84124 |
| Observer's e-mail address: | mike.davies@imail.org |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Harper Randall |
| Date prepared: | 1/9/2011 |
| Additional material: | stills & video |
| Additional_Comments: |