Documentation of
Summer Tanager
2011-213
Observer Information
Reporter:
Polly Neldner
PO Box 358,
La Veta,
CO 81055
E-mail:
pollywren@gmail.com
Other Observers:
none; Polly Wren Neldner
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Summer Tanager
First Date/Time:
5/26/2011
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
3 minutes
County:
Huerfano
Specific Location:
Lathrop State Park, Martin Lake
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Riparian, next to lake with cottonwoods, willows etc.
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
8.5 X 42 Swarovski binoculars. Canon 500 mm point and shoot camera
Distance:
35 ft.
Light:
Excellent, clear skies, no wind
Description of the Bird
Bright rosy-red bird, with red lores long yellowish bill. Approximately 7.5-8 inches long
Behaviors: Flew into cottonwood and perched for just a moment...then flew out and on to another perch
Call: None heard...bird was silent
Plumage: Adult
Similar Species Discussion
Eliminated from Hepatic due to bill size and color, general coloring of bird. Hepatic would have darker, smaller bill and would have grayish wash on auriculars, back and flank. This bird was much brighter red overall.
Lacked black wings of Scarlet Tanager.
Lacked prominent crest, conical bill and black mask of Northern Cardinal
Resources Used
Sibley's Guide to Birds, Peterson Field Guide, Stoke's Field Guide
Previous Experience
Have seen Summer Tanagers in Costa Rica, Honduras, and Arizona. Have seen Hepatic Tanagers in Arizona
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Date Documentation Submitted
5/26/2011 12:58:00 PM
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