Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2015-14
| Common name: |
Palm Warbler |
| Scientific name: | Setophaga palmarum |
| Date: | 5/2/15 |
| Time: | 7:47 am |
| Length of time observed: | 30 sec |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | Adult |
| Sex: | |
| Location: | Antelope Island |
| County: | Davis |
| Latilong: | (41.040805,-112.217875) |
| Elevation: | 4419' |
| Distance to bird: | 10 feet |
| Optical equipment: | Pentax ED 8x43 |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Light Conditions: | Cloudy |
| Description: Size of bird: | 5.5" |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | Passerine |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Brownish |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Pointed |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Western subspecies of Palm Warbler. Brownish overall coloration. Rufous cap,
yellow throat and undertail coverts. Streaking on chest and flanks. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | None. |
| Behavior: | Popped up and then skulked away |
| Habitat: | Sage. |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
No other species has this unique combination of rufous yellow and brown. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
One of the warblers I have seen the most of since they are common during migration back in NY. |
| References consulted: | Sibley's 2nd. |
| Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Kenny Frisch |
| Observer's address: | 4609 S Wallace Ln Holladay, UT |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | N/A |
| Date prepared: | 5/7/15 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional_Comments: |