Documentation of
Boreal Owl
2014-185
Observer Information
Reporter:
Bryan Gieszl
PO Box 6939,
Snowmass Village,
CO 81615
E-mail:
bgieszl@hotmail.com
Other Observers:
Megan, John, and Lucy Waschbusch--they prefer to remain anonymous
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Boreal Owl
First Date/Time:
2/9/2014 1:30:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
2/10/2014 1:00:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
1 day
County:
Montrose
Specific Location:
Montrose
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Breeding
Habitat
Montrose town--residential neighborhood
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
none
Distance:
bird in hand
Light:
Description of the Bird
Please see the photographs of the dead bird. The specimen is in the possession of the Montrose office of the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife.
Similar Species Discussion
Northern Saw-whet Owl--eliminated due to bill color, size, spotting on breast and head did not form a streaked pattern
Burrowing Owl--eliminated by long tail, facial pattern, spotting on breast didn't form a pattern of barring, and spotting on head
Northern Hawk Owl--eliminated by size, tail length.
Really, in hand, the identification didn't seem difficult
Resources Used
Internet search for photos, Sibley Guide to Birds, Handbook of the Birds of the World volume 5, feedback via email from Western Slope Birding Network members
Previous Experience
I have never before seen an Aegolius owl.
Date Documentation Submitted
2/10/2014 9:45:00 PM
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