Documentation of
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
2014-195
Observer Information
Reporter:
Mary O'Connor
Other Observers:
none
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
First Date/Time:
5/30/2014 6:40:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
6/1/2014 8:30:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
25 minutes
County:
Arapahoe
Specific Location:
Location Not Listed
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Breeding
Habitat
In a plains cottonwood on riparian Big Dry Creek
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Celestron Granite bins
Distance:
15 yards
Light:
daylight 6:40PM
Description of the Bird
Large headed and big conicle-billed,silvery bill, black hood and back, crimson bib, white tummy, white spots on primaries. Singing much like a black headed grosbeak, but less fluted.
Similar Species Discussion
Nothing else in Colorado looks like an adult male rose-breasted grosbeak.
Resources Used
I have seen this bird in Minnesota many times Sibleys and Stokes.
Previous Experience
I am quite familiar with both genders of black-headed and blue grosbeaks in Colorado and their songs.
Notes
Memory
Additional Information
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
6/1/2014 8:38:00 PM
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