Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2015-51
| Common name: |
Yellow-throated Warbler |
| Scientific name: | [Setophaga dominica] |
| Date: | 12/25/2015 |
| Time: | 12:55 PM |
| Length of time observed: | 30 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | |
| Location: | 161 East 100 North Hyde Park, Utah |
| County: | Cache |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 30-60 feet |
| Optical equipment: | 8 X 32 Nikon binoculars |
| Weather: | Mostly Sunny |
| Light Conditions: | It was sunny and bright out but the bird was in the shade for most of the observation period. |
| Description: Size of bird: | Small |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | Gray and white with black marks and a yellow throat. |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Long, pointed black bill |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Small warbler type bird. Back, crown and top of the tail were gray. There were 2
white wingbars. Face was black with a white eyebrow and earpatch. Belly and
under tail was white. Flanks were White with black streaks. Throat and chest was
bright yellow. Bill was black, long and pointed. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | |
| Behavior: | |
| Habitat: | |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Yellow-rumped warbler was eliminated white eyebrow, white earpatch and by lack of yellow on rump. |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
No previous experience with this species.
Yellow-rumped Warblers are common in this area and I am very familiar with them. |
| References consulted: | The Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd Edition |
| Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Cullen Clark |
| Observer's address: | 146 East 200 South Richmond, Utah |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | Dale Ashcroft |
| Date prepared: | 12/25/2015 |
| Additional material: | 2 Photos |
| Additional_Comments: | Additional photos can be provided upon request. |