Documentation of
Hepatic Tanager
2012-223
Observer Information
Reporter:
Polly Neldner
PO Box 358,
La Veta,
CO 81055
E-mail:
pollywren@gmail.com
Other Observers:
Paul Neldner; CFO members on a field trip two days prior saw the male at this same location
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Hepatic Tanager
First Date/Time:
5/20/2012
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
20 minutes
County:
Las Animas
Specific Location:
N 37 deg. 09 ' 32"410', W 104 deg. 36' 10"W. 8/10s of a mile west of mile marker 65, St. Hwy 12
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Pinyon/Juniper with some Ponderosa Pine
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
swarovki 8.5 X 42. 500 mm telephoto lens
Distance:
20 ft. to 100 ft.
Light:
Very good light, slight overcast
Description of the Bird
Dusky auriculars with dark bill. Very bright red-orange. Approx. 8". Grayish back.
Behaviors: Bird responded to call. Flew in about to about 20 ft. away from us then retreated to Ponderosa Pine where it continued to call.
Call: Slower than Robin with distinct pauses.
Plumage: Adult
Similar Species Discussion
Female Hepatic at same location with male will submit photos for both
Resources Used
Sibley's Guide to Birds of North America
Previous Experience
Have seen the bird in Arizona and three days prior we had seen a male Hepatic Tanager at Rouse Road in Huerfano County
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Date Documentation Submitted
5/20/2012 8:29:00 PM
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