Documentation of
Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)
2014-070
Observer Information
Reporter:
Steven Mlodinow
Other Observers:
none
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)
First Date/Time:
5/14/2014 9:30:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
5/23/2014 10:00:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
1 minute or so
County:
Yuma
Specific Location:
Wray
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
swarovski 12x50 bins
Distance:
30-60 feet
Light:
superb on 14 May, fairly good on 23 May
Description of the Bird
Since the bird was seen at nearly the same location on these two different dates, though 9 days apart, I suspect that both sightings are of the same individuals.
This bird was Swainson's Thrush with rusty upper parts reminescent of Veery. Flanks and sides fairly bright buff. Spotting on chest less extensive, smaller, and more diffuse than that of Olive-backed Thrush. Face buffy with buffy eyering, typical of both taxa. This combination gave the bird a uniformly colored appearance, different from the buff face/upper chest contrasting with the dull olive upperarts/flanks of an Olive-backed Thrush
Similar Species Discussion
Olive-backed Thrush. Grayish flanks, duller olive-brown upperparts, more prominently spotted beneath
Veery- has gray cheek, little or no eyering
Resources Used
None
Previous Experience
Extensive
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Additional Information
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
6/14/2014 4:04:00 PM
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