Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2012-61
| Common name: |
Red-necked Grebe |
| Scientific name: | Podiceps grisegena |
| Date: | November 13, 2012 |
| Time: | 1300 |
| Length of time observed: | 15 min |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | first winter |
| Sex: | ? |
| Location: | OtterCreek State Park |
| County: | Piute |
| Latilong: | 19 |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 100 - 200 m |
| Optical equipment: | 60x scope |
| Weather: | clear |
| Light Conditions: | direct sun |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
First-winter. Black on top of head to rear of crown, white on face extending
from chin to nape, lacking distinct crescent of winter adult. Neck dark showing
some rufous towards rear. Back black with paler undersides and white mottled
flanks. Bill yellowish with darker culmen (see photo) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | na |
| Behavior: | swimming and diving |
| Habitat: | reservoir |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
distinguished from Western Grebe by shorter bill and neck pattern |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
yes |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | Notes made later |
| Observer: | Rick Fridell |
| Observer's address: | Hurricane, UT |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 12-26-12 |
| Additional material: | Photo |
| Additional_Comments: |